Reduce Stress to Prevent Diabetes
Behavior change is hard, but there are some simple strategies that can make adopting a healthy lifestyle easier. Reduce stress and improve your sleep through exercise, meditation, and mindfulness. Deep breathing and belly breathing are two techniques to help deal with stress. Try to think positive – surround yourself with positive people, find humor, be kind to yourself, and identify areas that need to change. See a mental health professional if you are feeling worried, anxious, or overwhelmed most of the time and these feelings are interfering with your normal life.
Manage Stress with Our DeStress Monday Practices:
Reduce Tension and Stress with Belly Breathing
Start Slow and Hone Your Skills with Progressive Meditation
Help Yourself Relax with These 6 Calming Breathing GIFs
Take a Pause and Alleviate Stress
Use Mindful Eating to get More from Your Meals
How to Use Mindful Attention to Focus on Positive Behavior Change
Trouble Sleeping? Use These Proven Methods to Wake Up Feeling Rejuvenated
Want more stress management practices for your program? Explore our library of DeStress Monday practices.
Get More Diabetes Prevention Resources
Our diabetes prevention program has a variety of resources designed to help people at risk for type 2 diabetes manage or prevent the disease through a combination of healthy eating, exercise, and stress management.