While New Year's resolutions may seem overwhelming, they don't have to be. Resolutions can be a great way for you to make small and specific changes to your current care and treatment plan. By picking one or two specific problems to tackle, you can avoid serious diabetes-related complications down the line.

How to Tackle New Years Resolutions

The key to a successful New Years Resolution is picking something that is specific and achievable. You want it to be small steps in the right direction. Some tips for coming up with New Year's resolution:

• Set both short-term and long-term goals
• Give yourself enough time to actually achieve those goals
• Track your progress
• Find a support group or a support team
• Pick goals that are actually achievable
• Don't pick more than one resolution
• Pick a specific start date
• Understand that there will be bumps along the way and you may not 100% reach your goal despite your best efforts

Ideas for New Years Resolutions

• Do a foot exam every day
• See the podiatrist, eye doctor, and dentist annually for check-ups
• Check your blood glucose levels "x" times a day as recommended by your doctor
• Develop a meal plan with a nutritionist
• Exercise for "x" minutes "x" times a day

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