Listen to the latest episode of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Understanding Your Numbers Without Fear
Hello, Friend.
Welcome back to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we’re on a mission to end Type 2 Diabetes one family at a time through education, support, and empowerment.
Today, we’re talking about something that used to send me running for the hills: my numbers.
My Confession
I have to be honest, for a long time, I paid no attention to my numbers. If my doctor said everything looked okay, I didn’t give it a second thought. Even after my prediabetes diagnosis, I avoided my glucose readings, my weight, my blood pressure, and my cholesterol, because every time I looked, I panicked, especially if nothing had changed.
But eventually I realized something powerful: You can’t make progress without a starting point.
Think of it this way, your numbers aren’t a grade; they’re a GPS. They don’t define your worth; they just tell you where you are so you can plan your next turn.
Why Knowing Your Numbers Matters
Numbers aren’t there to shame you, they’re there to guide you. Here are three reasons you’ll want to start paying attention today.
1️ Awareness Leads to Empowerment
When you track your numbers, you move from reacting to responding.
You start to notice patterns long before a lab result surprises you.
- Did stress make your blood pressure rise?
- Did skipping breakfast spike your glucose later?
Each reading gives you insight, and insight creates power. Your numbers are feedback, not failure.
2️ Early Action Prevents Bigger Problems
Catching trends early allows you to make small adjustments before they become big issues.
Maybe your A1C crept up a bit, or your fasting glucose is higher this week, that’s your cue, not your crisis.
Try this:
- Add a 10-minute walk after meals.
- Choose protein and fiber for breakfast.
- Drink more water and breathe deeply when stress hits.
Tiny course corrections keep you on track.
3️ Numbers Help You Celebrate Real Progress
Progress isn’t only about big drops. Stability counts too!
A steady number means your body is finding balance.
When you record your readings regularly, you can see the whole picture of progress, not just one tough week. You’ll find encouragement where fear used to live.
What Numbers Should You Watch?
| Number | What It Shows | General Target* |
| Fasting Glucose | Blood sugar after fasting | 80–130 mg/dL |
| A1C | 3-month blood sugar average | Below 7 % |
| Blood Pressure | Heart & vessel pressure | Below 130/80 mmHg |
| Cholesterol | Fat balance in blood | LDL < 100 mg/dL, HDL > 40/50 mg/dL, Triglycerides < 150 mg/dL |
*Always confirm your personal targets with your healthcare provider.
Also keep an eye on:
- Weight & waist size
- Sleep quality
- Stress levels
- Daily movement
These “supporting numbers” illustrate the connection between lifestyle and lab results.
How Often Should You Check?
| Metric | Frequency | Tool |
| Blood Glucose | Daily or several times a week | Glucose meter / CGM |
| Blood Pressure | Weekly or more if elevated | Home monitor |
| Weight / Waist | Weekly | Scale / Tape |
| A1C & Cholesterol | Every 3–6 months | Doctor visit |
Track results in a journal or app, and patterns will appear before problems do.
What To Do If Your Numbers Need Improving
If your numbers creep up, don’t panic, pivot.
- Pause Before You React
Take a deep breath. This is data, not doom. - Reflect on the Past Week
Were you stressed, sleeping less, eating differently, or skipping activity? Find the connection. - Reset With Real Food
That’s where the Crave Buster Guide comes in.
It’s a 3-Day Sugar Reset filled with balanced meals to help you rebalance, no crash diets, no guilt. - Reassess & Record Again
After a week of consistency, re-check your numbers. Even small shifts are signs of healing. - Celebrate Every Improvement
Each reading is another step toward awareness, and awareness is progress.
Your Numbers Are Your Allies
Friend, your numbers whisper the truth long before a crisis ever shouts.
Don’t fear them, use them.
Knowing your numbers means knowing yourself, and that’s where healing begins.
Free Resource
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Until next time, take care of yourself and each other.
With Peace & Love,
Renee
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