Does Anyone Know Any Tricks To Avoid Crashing When You Have A 10 Hour A Day Highly Active Job?
Activity requires more calories than no activity- I eat cut up apples, protein bars and drinks/ shakes, anything you can eat while still moving and doing your job. Pack a little cooler and be glued to it. It's best to eats bites do something more bites repeat!! Apples work for me.
And remember, if you are experiencing lows it means you are overdosing insulin. So either your basal insulin is too high, or you’ve misbolused for a previous meal.
Lead every meal with protein. Keep carbs low. Small doses of insulin for meals. Basal test often to make sure no extra basal is in use.
Managing energy levels during a long, highly active workday with type 1 diabetes requires careful planning and monitoring. Here are some tips that might help:
1. **Frequent Blood Sugar Monitoring**: Keep a close eye on your blood sugar levels. Consider using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for real-time feedback and Show Full Answer
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