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Tips for Channeling Your Best Summer Yet with Diabetes

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Summer often comes with high expectations—sunshine, social events, vacations, and a packed calendar of “fun.” But for women living with diabetes, the extra heat, unpredictable schedules, and social pressures can sometimes add more stress than joy.

That’s why we created Create Your Own Calm—a curated audio playlist filled with guided meditations, breathwork, and affirmations designed to help you reset in just a few minutes. Whether you’re navigating blood glucose challenges, decision fatigue, or just need a moment of peace, this playlist was made with you in mind.

But that’s just one way to invite more calm and clarity into your summer. Here are a few more ideas to help you prioritize you—because diabetes is overwhelming enough, your summer doesn’t have to be.

1. Say No to What Doesn’t Serve You

Not every invitation, task, or tradition is worth your energy—especially when managing diabetes is already a full-time job. This summer, give yourself permission to protect your peace. Say no to what drains you. Say yes to rest, space, and people who leave you feeling better—not depleted.

Try This: Next time something feels like a “should,” pause and ask: Is this helping me feel more grounded—or more overwhelmed?

2. Seek Out Women Who Get It

There’s something deeply healing about being seen, heard, and understood—especially when you’re managing something as constant and personal as diabetes. Connecting with other women who truly get it can ease emotional burdens, reduce isolation, and build your confidence in ways that no instruction manual ever could. When you hear someone say, “Me too,” the weight you’ve been carrying suddenly feels a little lighter.

DiabetesSisters monthly peer support meetups offer more than just support—they’re led by trained facilitators who live with diabetes themselves and are designed around research-backed modules focused on the 7 self-care behaviors of diabetes. Each conversation is topic-specific, empowering, and rooted in real-life experiences.

Meetups run all year long, even throughout the summer, with options on various days and times so you can find one that fits your schedule—no matter your time zone.

3. Refresh Your Routine with Summer-Fresh Recipes

Summer is the perfect time to reset your eating routine with ingredients that are naturally in season—and diabetes-friendly. Crisp cucumbers, juicy berries, and fresh herbs can add flavor, fiber, and color to your meals without spiking your blood glucose.

Try This: Blend a cucumber-mint smoothie, roast summer squash with garlic, or toss together a quick quinoa salad with cherry tomatoes and basil. Simple, delicious, and nourishing.

4. Give Yourself the Same Care You Give Others

Too often, women with diabetes put everyone else first—leaving little time for themselves. Let this summer be different. Take that afternoon nap. Skip the event if your body needs stillness.

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival. And you deserve to feel good in your body, your mind, and your life.

This summer, take what you need. Let go of what you don’t. And remember: you are not alone. You are strong, capable, and worthy of calm—exactly as you are.

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