Stress is a risk factor for many health complications to those with or without diabetes.

Feeling stressed? Here are some easy ways you can chill out:

• 1. • • Go for a ten minute walk

       • Breathe deeply

     

     • Visualize your “happy place”

     • Mindfully eat a snack 

  

  1. • • Buy a plant

       • Log off your devices 

       • Hug or kiss someone

     

     • • Listen to music

     

     • Chew gum

     • Laugh

  

  • • • Visit loved ones

      • Eat a banana or potato

      • Be creative

    

  • • • Enjoy a cup of tea

    

    • Get a massage

    • Have a hot bath

    • Get some sun

    • Exercise

  

Which of these are you going to try to reduce stress in your day to day life? Let us know on social media, follow us @ace.diabetes.242 on Instagram!