Goals should be something that you enjoy setting, not a way to compare yourself to others. When you look at goal setting with the right mindset, this can be a great resource for personal growth, helping you to become the best version of yourself.

🎇New Year

Many people set New Year’s resolutions and goals as the year begins, which can be a great way to start fresh and stay motivated. However, the pressure to stick to this long list of resolutions and goals can become overwhelming for some people. When thinking about what you want your new goals to be, you must find what works for you and your schedule. When new tasks or goals don’t fit well into your schedule, you can become easily discouraged because you never feel like you have enough time to complete the goal.

The start of a new year gives you a clean slate to reassess your priorities for the year and how those priorities can fit into your schedule. Instead of trying to take on everything at once at the start of the year, start with a few more realistic and manageable goals that you can expand upon as the year goes on.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Personalized Goal Setting

When creating your own goals for your diabetes journey, it’s crucial to ensure they are personalized. Everyone’s experience with diabetes is unique and what works for one person may not work for another. Diabetes Care is not a one-size-fits-all care. It requires personalized care to meet your specific goals agreed upon by you and your diabetes care provider. Personalizing your goals allows you to set more realistic achievable targets that align with your long-term goals.

✅When creating and working towards your goals, if a specific goal is too complex for you or too challenging too soon, you can always make adjustments to it. This allows for the goal to be made more manageable for you and then can be increased back to the original goal as you accomplish the easier goal first. Making small changes over time leads to big successes.

🩺 Iowa Diabetes Care Sources that Align With Your Goals

Iowa Diabetes offers some great resources that can be a perfect fit for your goals in the new year. Consider making it a priority to check out one of these great services. These are just a few of the many options available to help you take control of your diabetes in 2025. Consider adding one of these options to your list of goals for the new year.

  • Iowa Diabetes Bootcamp: If you are struggling with high blood sugar, our boot camp program may be what you are looking for. Over 3-6 months in the boot camp, you will receive personalized care from our dedicated team to help you get your blood sugars in goal range.
  • Learn2Health: Iowa Diabetes offers online classes on our platform, Learn2Health.com, that you can purchase and watch at your own pace. These videos, led by our registered dietitian, walk you through various food groups, healthy eating tips, and much more to help you master daily diabetes management. Once you purchase the package you have access to go back and watch videos at your leisure.
  • Eversense365: The Eversense365 is an implantable sensor that stays in your arm for an entire year, giving you continuous monitoring of your glucose levels. The sensor has a daily adhesive change and gives more flexibility and freedom in managing your diabetes.
Summary When setting goals for the new year, avoid starting too big. Focus on creating goals that are personalized to your needs, and remember your goals should be about your progress, not about competing with others. Consider adding one of Iowa Diabetes’ amazing resources into your routine to help you take back control of your diabetes this year. Lastly, remember that small changes can lead to big results over time.