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Dietary needs

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Jessd

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Pump
Hi
I have started another job,it's only for 3-4 weeks. It is a active day,on your feet, sometimes running about,pretty physical!!
I take some malt loaf,banana & maybe a hot x bun as well as a roll for lunch & yoghurt. Was just wondering if there was anything better to eat that would give me energy but not overly fatty
Thanks


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Fruit, bananas are good and they are a powerhouse of nutrition. Oat based crackers are good too as they release energy more slowly than your malt loaf & hot x bun. Just remember if your going to be more active than normal you may need to cut back on your insulin slightly or eat more carbs.
 
I am on a pump & already have the TBR on 50%, I will get some oat based crackers,give them a go,always thought malt loaf was good for energy


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How about Rye bread (Lidl sell it so do Texco). Its an aquired taste but if toasted slightly first before eating, it mskes a sandwich and although highish in carb, it releases more slowly and tends to suppress appetite

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You can also get a nice Rye loaf now on the bakery counter in M&S. I have to say it's rather tasty.
 
Jessd said:
Hi
I have started another job,it's only for 3-4 weeks. It is a active day,on your feet, sometimes running about,pretty physical!!
I take some malt loaf,banana & maybe a hot x bun as well as a roll for lunch & yoghurt. Was just wondering if there was anything better to eat that would give me energy but not overly fatty
Thanks


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Hey Jessd, Don't fear the fat! :) 'good fats' are an excellent energy source and won't spike your glucose and insulin levels. Pairing a healthy fat and carbohydrate together will reduce the rate of glucose absorption also.

Anyway a few good snacks are, greek yoghurt, blue berries, almonds, cashew nuts, avocado. As mentioned here Rye breads are good and also go well with avocado and chicken, for a great sandwich.
Jay
 
Thanks, can you give some examples if good fats. Today I took banana, yoghurt & cheese sandwich on Burgen bread, hoping to get to supermarket before Tuesday. Had a low today, took 3 Lucozades & then had yoghurt! My other half picked me up some oat cakes,so will try them. Making sure I have a decent breakfast,porridge or eggs


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Hi
Just wondered if anyone had any suggestions what I could take for lunch
Currently it's a cheese sandwich (2 slices whole meal bread) yoghurt,maybe some almonds,oatcake or malt loaf
Like I say active job so pretty hungry by lunchtime & want to have something good but don't want to go mad on carbs. Will say though even when I take my sandwiches,most I have to give for lunch is 3 units tops,think I'm obviously burning it off,which is a plus


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