If you’ve ever caught yourself staring at your glucose meter in frustration, you’re not alone. Many people living with diabetes get stuck chasing “perfect” numbers - but here’s the truth: perfection isn’t the goal, progress is.

It’s time to stop beating yourself up for every out-of-range reading and start celebrating the steps you’re taking toward better control.

The Real-Life Wake-Up Call

Not long ago, one of our patients shared that she was feeling discouraged because her blood sugars were averaging around 165. She compared herself to others who seemed to have their numbers “under control.”

But what she didn’t mention at first was that just a few months earlier, her average was closer to 200. That’s a huge improvement - nearly a 35-point drop in her average blood sugar.

When we asked, “Why are you frustrated when you’ve made such amazing progress?” she paused. She realized she hadn’t even noticed how far she’d come.

And honestly, a lot of us fall into the same trap.

Why ...