Diabetes is a disease that seems to be ordinary but hides many stories behind it. In my own experience, I have not only faced physical challenges, but also worked hard to understand and manage the condition. Today, I would like to share with you some of the misconceptions I have encountered and the small lessons I have learned when dealing with diabetes. I hope these experiences can be enlightening and helpful to you. 
First of all, I want to emphasize that diabetes is not just about food and exercise. We usually think that the elevated blood sugar is caused by eating too much sugar or not exercising, but in reality, the cause of the elevated blood sugar can be more complex. In addition to the common dietary and exercise factors, we should also focus on the following unexpected reasons. The first is stress. I used to find that my blood sugar levels often elevated when I was in a state of tension or anxiety. This is because stress causes the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones, which in turn affects the normal secretion and utilization of insulin. Therefore, it is very important to control your emotions and cope with stress, such as yoga, meditation, walking, etc., to relax yourself. The second is sleep problems. Sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can also lead to an increase in blood sugar. I've personally experienced several nights of not being able to sleep, and the next morning my blood sugar levels were significantly higher. Sleep is not only important for the body's recovery, but it is also closely related to insulin sensitivity. Therefore, it is important to establish good sleep habits to manage diabetes. Another factor that should not be overlooked is the choice and dosage of drugs. Everyone's diabetes situation is different, so the medication regimen should be different for each person. I've tried a number of different medications, but not all of them worked for me. Therefore, if your blood sugar level cannot be effectively controlled, you may wish to communicate with your doctor to find a more suitable plan for you. 
In addition, a well-chosen and balanced diet is crucial. In addition to limiting sugar and carbohydrate intake, we should also focus on the quality and balance of food. Maintaining a moderate intake of protein, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and a reasonable intake of fats are all very important to keep blood sugar stable. At the same time, you must learn to arrange the timing and amount of eating reasonably according to your diabetes type and plan. Last, but not least, we should incorporate exercise into our daily lives. Exercise not only helps control blood sugar, but also boosts the body's metabolic rate and enhances the body's insulin effect. Everyone's physical abilities and interests are different, so it's important to choose an exercise that works for you. Whether it's walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, or other forms of exercise, it helps improve our ability to manage diabetes. To sum up, when facing diabetes, we should pay attention not only to diet and exercise, but also to psychological stress, sleep problems, medication selection and dosage, balanced diet, and incorporating exercise. With an integrated** approach, we can better control our blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of complications, and improve our quality of life. 
Diabetes is a very tricky disease, but as long as we stay positive and keep learning and trying, we will be able to better manage the disease. I hope that by sharing my experience, I can help other people with diabetes. Let's go through this journey together, face challenges together, and create a healthier, better future for ourselves and our families.