Hello everyone, my name is Lao Wang, and I am 70 years old. It has been exactly 47 years since I was diagnosed with diabetes in 1975.

47 years is enough for an infant to reach middle age, and enough for a chronic disease to completely break a person down—but today, I can still sit here, clear-headed and refreshed, writing these words, with my blood pressure and blood sugar well-controlled and no serious complications.

Many newly diagnosed patients often ask me: "Uncle Wang, can diabetes really be controlled?" My answer is:Yes, but the approach does not lie in seeking any miraculous cure, but rather in managing each of your own days well.

I. Positive Mindset – Your Emotions Are the Remote Control of Blood Sugar

Thousands of health tips, millions of health tips, maintaining a good mindset is the key. I deeply resonate with this statement. I have seen too many fellow patients who were not defeated by diabetes itself, but were overwhelmed by their own fear and anxiety.

I was only 28 years old when I was diagnosed that year, and the word "diabetes" felt like a death sentence. But I figured it out:Despise it strategically, but take it seriously tactically.I do not consider it an "incurable disease," but rather treat it as an "old friend" with whom I must coexist long-term.

I began to teach myself. I paid out of my own pocket to subscribe to magazines such as "Friends of Diabetes," studied over a hundred medical books including "The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon" and "Compendium of Materia Medica," and even traveled to Changsha and Beijing to consult with experts from Xiangya Hospital and Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Over the decades, I have compiled several thick volumes of prescriptions and notes.

Anxiety can inhibit insulin secretion and stimulate the release of hyperglycemic hormones.When you frown, your pancreas trembles. But when you face challenges calmly and learn actively, your body will fight alongside you.

II. Sleep Well – The "Golden Repair Period" for Immunity

I go to bed promptly at 10 PM every night, lying on my right side, and fall asleep within minutes. I naturally wake up around 6 AM, ensuring 8 hours of sleep. At noon, I take a one-hour nap without fail, closing the door and windows and not answering phone calls.

Many people underestimate sleep, but I regard it asThe Most Effective "Natural Prescription" for Boosting ImmunityBy persisting over the long term, I have abundant energy during the day and rarely catch colds.

During the peak of the pandemic in 2022, approximately 30,000 residents in our community were affected, with over 80% contracting the virus. In my family of six, four members fell ill, yet I remained unaffected. I firmly believe this is closely linked to the robust immunity fostered by my long-term, regular sleep patterns.

III. Proper Exercise – Combining Movement and Stillness to Promote Qi and Blood Circulation

Life lies in movement, but for people with diabetes,Exercise lies in "regularity" and "moderation"。

My day is scheduled as follows:

• Upon waking in the morning, begin by practicing a set of "Iron Crotch Kung Fu" (a traditional health preservation method) in bed.
• Practice "Fitness Exercises" after getting out of bed.
• Rest for half an hour after breakfast and dinner, then go out for a 40-minute walk.
• Do gymnastics and practice qigong on the balcony during rainy or snowy weather.

For decades, day in and day out. Exercise not only helps me control my weight and stabilize my blood sugar, but more importantly,Unblocking the meridians throughout the body promotes smooth flow of qi and blood, naturally reducing complications.。

Four, Eat Well – Eating the Right Food is the Best Medicine

Sun Simiao, the Medicine King of the Tang Dynasty, said, "The foundation of a healthy body must rely on food." I deeply agree with this. For decades, I have persistedHigh protein, low sugar, low salt, low fat, high fiberDietary principles include no smoking and no alcohol consumption.

My regulars at the dining table are these: mushrooms, wood ear fungus, yam, yogurt, tofu, Chinese cabbage, radish, spinach... These foods are ordinary but rich in nutrients, beneficial for stabilizing blood sugar and boosting immunity.

I also frequently expose myself to sunlight to supplement vitamin D.Food is not just calories, it's information—it tells your body how to function.

At the end the four goods are essentially about activating yourself

Looking back, these four "good" aspects are not complicated; they all point to the same core:Through a regular lifestyle, activate your innate immune system and self-healing abilities.

Diabetes itself may not be fatal, but its complications can be deadly. The key to controlling complications lies not in blindly lowering blood sugar, but in creating a healthy internal environment within the body.

I am 70 years old and have been diagnosed with diabetes for 47 years. I have not become a burden to my family; instead, I often go hiking and traveling with young people. I want to say to all my fellow diabetes patients:

Diabetes is not the end of life, but rather the starting point that teaches you to cherish health earlier.It gives you an opportunity to reexamine your lifestyle habits and rebuild a harmonious relationship with your body.

May every person with diabetes find their own rhythm, coexist peacefully with diabetes, and live a healthy and spirited life.