Getting to a healthy weight can have lots of benefits for your body and your mind. If you’ve tried to lose weight before, you know how hard it can be to beat cravings and stay motivated. To help you get started, we’ve put together some ideas and inspiration. With these tools, you’ll be on your way to eating healthy, knowing what might be getting in your way, and starting your new health goals.
Your weight may put you at risk for prediabetes. There are steps you can take to control prediabetes. The first is to know if you are at risk.
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is harder to live with than prediabetes.
That makes prediabetes a big deal. It puts you at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. You can have prediabetes and not even know you have it.
Use what is important and meaningful to you as your inspiration. Focusing on what is important can be a source of encouragement and support in reaching your goal.
Here’s a list to get you started:
Write down what is important to you and keep it in a place that you will see it every day. This could be:
Nurse care managers are here to help and support you! They will help you find out what is important to you, and find you the services that will help you feel your best.
To reach Intensive Care Management, call 1.800.859.9889 and dial extension 2023.
Registered nurses are here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Do you have a question about your health or a medical condition? Call 1.800.859.9889 and follow the prompts to talk to a nurse who will answer your questions or help you understand a medical condition.
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