Insulin and acceptable temperature. When you are on the go and need to ensure that your insulin, pens, and pumps remain at an acceptable temp, use a cold gel pack to protect your insulin from hot, on the go temperatures. Using a cooling pack can keep your supplies cool and ready for up to 48 hours.Makeup bag organization is a must for car, plane, or train travel. Use appropriately sized toiletry bags to store like supplies- syringes, insulin, and alcohol in one bag and testers, strips, and lancets in another. This organizational system keeps your supplies in place and easy to find.Other health-related self-care for successfully managing your diabetes includesAnnual eye exams — maintaining eye health includes exams that may catch early signs of retinopathy external link, a condition with symptoms of blurred vision or partial blindness caused by damage to blood vessels in the eye.Foot care — monitoring the skin and webs of the toes for any open sores. Making sure that toenails are cut straight across and wearing closed-toe shoes to mitigate foot injuries.Reporting symptoms — numbness or tingling can be signs of nerve damage which is especially dangerous for older patients.Oral hygiene — Maintaining good dental health by brushing and flossing can minimize the effects of gingivitis and periodontitis which can contribute to glucose irregularity.Skin health — check the skin for discoloration and dryness which can create susceptibility to scrapes and sores when the skin is dehydrated. Hair loss can indicate nerve damage, staying hydrated can keep the skin strong and the hair healthy.Reducing stress — physical and emotional stress can leave patients feeling hopeless and unmotivated to continue self-careDiabetes taught me discipline- Sonia SotomayorTaking care of yourself takes self-discipline and is the key to living with diabetes successfully. There are many ways for you to ensure that you are taking care of your whole self; the outside is as important as the inside including your emotional wellbeing.Although there is no cure for diabetes, the disease can be managed successfully.