Military life can be stressful. 

And for those living with diabetes, stress can increase your blood sugars and make it more difficult to manage your symptoms. 

DYK? 

Having a partner with diabetes increases your own risk of getting diabetes. 

Learn how to manage your risk factors to stay in control of stress and diabetes.

Manage stress 

Practice deep breathing 

Meditate 

Journal 

Try yoga, tai chi or other exercises

Take a warm bath or shower an hour before bed

Exercise regularly 

Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. 

Find ways to fit exercise into your schedule such as:

• Increasing your speed when you walk your dog
• Playing tag or soccer with your kids
• Doing squats or lunges on your lunch break or between meetings 
• Asking a friend to join a workout class with you 

Less than half of surveyed military spouses met healthy weight and strength-training goals.

Eat a healthy diet

Drink plenty of water

Reduce sugar 

Limit processed foods

Increase healthy fats

Eat more fruits and non-starchy vegetables 

Choose lean proteins 

Prepare for a PCS 

Contact TriCare to find out if your insurance contractor is changing

Update your information in DEERS to avoid a delay in coverage

Refill any prescriptions before you move

Establish care with a new medical provider early

Get community support 

Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program 

Find a diabetes support group 

Enroll in TriCare’s Diabetes Outpatient Self Management Training Service

This educational resource was created with support from AstraZeneca.