Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on diabetes.

Don't: Don't be fooled by hope for cure, take care of yourself everyday.

If: If your blood sugar is always too low, consider decreasing your meds under your doc's advice.

A1C: A1c and fbg; drawn last week at lab; it's time to know your numbers.

Put: Put your meters where you need them. For example, put one by your bed for bedtime checks.

It's: It's not a trick.There are no "tricks" with diabetes. Take the best care of yourself that you can.

Lose: Lose 5lbs then practice keeping it off for 2-3 months. Keeping it off is the habit your need most!

45: 45 minutes of brisk walking a day spread out over the day can decrease the severity of your diabetes.

Learn: Learn to drink unsweet drinks, even without sugar. You need to blunt your sweet tooth!