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You have probably already discovered that the key skill in managing your diabetes is in learning how to think like a pancreas—understanding how to match up insulin with the carbohydrates you eat. Therefore, the essential elements in learning how to regulate your diabetes are having an understanding of how insulin acts and knowing the carbohydrate content of your foods.

A comprehensive review of all the knowledge needed to tighten up glucose control is beyond the scope of this book. However, as you are moving toward the post–high school phase of your life, there are a number of important skills and concepts that you need to master. Look at the list we offer below and see if you feel comfortable in your knowledge of these topics. If not, use this outline as discussion points with your diabetes team when you see them next. This can be a great opportunity to advocate for yourself. Some of the important skills you will need to master include the following:

Understanding how the different insulins you take peak and act in your body.

Learning about the carbohydrate and fat content of the foods in your diet. This includes learning how to read food labels (and which parts of the food labels are most important) and judge portion sizes. Sometimes keeping a food diary can be helpful.