2019 New Year’s Resolutions from the T1D Community

‘Tis the season for reflection and goal setting! We asked the Beyond Type 1 community: what’s your 2019 New Year’s resolution? From A1C targets to home chefs—read the responses below and get inspired to set your own 2019 goals!

“Taking my medicine everyday.”—Faadima A.

“Lower my HbA1c 😁💓”—Lauren

“My resolution is to start two businesses, one diabetes related.”—Benjamin M.

“Concentrate more on me (not diabetes related because I try to conquer every day 🙂 And be more involved with the type 1 community. I was diagnosed at 13 and would like to be a role model for young adults and adults my age now!”— Eric B.

“Run more kilometers in a week. 🏃🏻‍♂️”—Andre G.

“I need to read for fun more this year. When friends ask for recommendations lately, I got nothing… 😢 🤓📚📖”—Beth S.

“I still have to figure out that I can manage this disease not control it and be satisfied that I am doing that to the best of my ability.”—Jackie M.

“I’m trying to meditate every day!”—Mary L.

“Be more action-oriented than goal-oriented! Like going to the gym at least thrice per week and gradually adapting to Keto/LCHF, trying one keto recipe a week etc.”—Christine T.

“Read at least 20 books and journal three to five times each month 😊”— Stephanie K.

“Keep track of what I do daily and simply be happy 😊”—Maneesha J.

“Find a buried treasure so I can buy continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and insulin pump!!”—Adam R.

“Be more honest with what I’m feeling.”—Nicole M.

“I’m trying to cook something new every week and try techniques and recipes I wouldn’t normally attempt. By the end of 2019 I want to host a delicious dinner party for my friends!”—Dana H.

“Eating better and trying to remember to log everything I eat.”—Megan P.

“Sleeping better, I don’t like sleeping but I understand it’s absolutely necessary!” —Mariana G.

“Work on keeping my anxiety down.”—Amy C.

“To fully launch my videography business by pushing towards the plans and goals I have to make it successful.”—David S.