I don't believe this though. I think people receive a new vigour in the new year, a new leas of life. Maybe it the fact it's not just YOU trying to make a change, but many others around you.
And essentially, most new years resolutions revolve around the same things. Be healthy and happy.
So when it came to making mine this year, Diabetes was at the top of my list. I'm at an age now, after having had it for so long, where i'm very aware of the future. I need to take better care of myself.
So here are my top Diabetes Resolutions for 2013:
1. Get my HbA1c's below 8. To some doctors the fact I've not had mine below 8 for so long may send chills down their spine, but to me I see myself working to wards a long term goal. I'm closer now than i ever was. Having been responsible for my diabetes and eating from 16 went I went away to school, and then uni, I found it very hard adjusting, and getting things right. At one period, my HbA1c's were up to 12! Now that's dangerous. They're currently at 8....so i'm close now!
2. Eat less sugar. You know what its like, when you're tired or stressed. You eat ALL the wrong things. But sugar spikes are not even good for non-diabetics, so unless hypo or during super special occasions (I wouldn't say no to some birthday cake for example...) I'm attempting to cut it out.
3. Keep this blog up to date! The thought of having somewhere to record my trials and tribulations where at least one other person may be able to relate, is a positive thing, so i'll aim for at least one post a week, but hopefully more.
4. And the final one I think is one of the most common resolutions all people make. Exercise more. I' starting off reasonable next week I think, going to the gym every other day, or at least 3 times a week, whichever one makes sense. Exercise is great for diabetics, because it increases the body's sensitivity to the insulin, meaning less insulin, and hopefully resulting weight loss. Now that's just common sense. I was doing pretty well going last year and then Christmas and my exams season hit and I fell off the wagon. It''l be easier in the spring and summer too when the weather's nicer and we tend to go out biking and walking more.
