Hello, this is my first post to the forum, although I do read it often. Apologies if I'm rambling here!
I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes 3 years ago (I've had CF since birth), and use Humalog insulin before meals (1 or 2 units) to control blood sugar spikes. My condition is pretty well controlled and my most recent HBA1C was 38. Basically, for those not aware, with CFDR my pancreas is damaged so it can still produce insulin, just not enough. I produce enough to bring blood sugar back down to normal levels after a meal, but not enough to prevent a big spike.
Since being diagnosed, and especially since being prescribed the Freestyle Libre 2 years ago, I've been experimenting and have managed to get my diet to a place where I don't have to take insulin for every meal, and for those that I do, I am pretty good at controlling the spike. What I've not mastered yet is keeping myself at a safe level for a prolonged period - basically my sugars start dropping low between meals so I'm having to snack.
Up to now, it's not been a problem as I work in a really relaxed office and can eat whenever I like. I tend to have a small (insulin free) lunch, and then snack throughout the afternoon, as this helps to prevent dips. Next month though, I'll be starting a new job and although I'm really excited for it, I'm nervous about how I'm going to manage my blood sugars dropping low. I don't know yet what time my lunch hour will be, or if I'll be in a position to have snacks throughout the day, as part of my role will be public facing, and my duties will be varied day-to-day. I've never had a proper hypo before, as I've got good awareness and always catch it just in time, but I get really anxious when I can feel it dropping and know I can't eat immediately, which seems to make it worse (it's happened a few times in work meetings).
Does anyone have any advice for the types of food or meal ideas that I can have for lunch that are a good balance of being slow releasing to get me through the afternoon, that will avoid a big spike?
Thank you!
I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes 3 years ago (I've had CF since birth), and use Humalog insulin before meals (1 or 2 units) to control blood sugar spikes. My condition is pretty well controlled and my most recent HBA1C was 38. Basically, for those not aware, with CFDR my pancreas is damaged so it can still produce insulin, just not enough. I produce enough to bring blood sugar back down to normal levels after a meal, but not enough to prevent a big spike.
Since being diagnosed, and especially since being prescribed the Freestyle Libre 2 years ago, I've been experimenting and have managed to get my diet to a place where I don't have to take insulin for every meal, and for those that I do, I am pretty good at controlling the spike. What I've not mastered yet is keeping myself at a safe level for a prolonged period - basically my sugars start dropping low between meals so I'm having to snack.
Up to now, it's not been a problem as I work in a really relaxed office and can eat whenever I like. I tend to have a small (insulin free) lunch, and then snack throughout the afternoon, as this helps to prevent dips. Next month though, I'll be starting a new job and although I'm really excited for it, I'm nervous about how I'm going to manage my blood sugars dropping low. I don't know yet what time my lunch hour will be, or if I'll be in a position to have snacks throughout the day, as part of my role will be public facing, and my duties will be varied day-to-day. I've never had a proper hypo before, as I've got good awareness and always catch it just in time, but I get really anxious when I can feel it dropping and know I can't eat immediately, which seems to make it worse (it's happened a few times in work meetings).
Does anyone have any advice for the types of food or meal ideas that I can have for lunch that are a good balance of being slow releasing to get me through the afternoon, that will avoid a big spike?
Thank you!
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