Caring for Loved Ones with Autism Starts with Caring for Yourself

Being a caregiver often means balancing the needs of your loved one and those of yourself. Cheryle, a Humana member, is the sole caregiver for her grandson who lives with autism. Because Cheryl lives with diabetes, she carefully manages her disease so that she can be available for her grandson.

“If anything happens to me, my grandson, who is autistic and has ADHD, needs to be cared for,” said Cheryle.

To be healthy for her grandson, Cheryle has learned how to better manage her diabetes by attending Humana Neighborhood Center classes and by following the advice of her physician. She takes care of herself by watching what she eats, carefully managing her weight and getting regular exercise.

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