Lunch break advice

[Carlymcl123]

Hi, I recently started a new job just as a cleaner. I'm on my feet 10 hours a day 4 days a week. The thing is I only get a 30 min break. I find myself needing something sweet with caffeine to keep my sugar and energy levels up, also I'm a slow eater so I don't really have time for a full lunch. Is there any advice on something quick I could snack on that will fuel my energy and keep my levels stable throughout my shift. Thanks

 

[Lamont D]

Hi, I recently started a new job just as a cleaner. I'm on my feet 10 hours a day 4 days a week. The thing is I only get a 30 min break. I find myself needing something sweet with caffeine to keep my sugar and energy levels up, also I'm a slow eater so I don't really have time for a full lunch. Is there any advice on something quick I could snack on that will fuel my energy and keep my levels stable throughout my shift. Thanks

Doing a job that requires you to do a ten hour shift, you should gain permission to have a break in between meal times and going home so you can have your injections or whatever meds you require to keep you going.
If like me, I have to eat regularly and talking to your manager or supervisor would clear this up.
You do need to get them breaks because it not legal to expect otherwise.
If you request five minutes here and there because you are type 1, I cannot see a problem.

As for what you eat, if you do low carb, there are plenty of ideas and examples on the low carb forum.

 

[Robinredbreast]

Hi, I recently started a new job just as a cleaner. I'm on my feet 10 hours a day 4 days a week. The thing is I only get a 30 min break. I find myself needing something sweet with caffeine to keep my sugar and energy levels up, also I'm a slow eater so I don't really have time for a full lunch. Is there any advice on something quick I could snack on that will fuel my energy and keep my levels stable throughout my shift. Thanks

Hi Carly, as you are type 1 and on Insulin you will need short breaks to test your BS. Here is a link :- good luck and all the best in your new job.
EMPLOYMENT AND DIABETES

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[azure]

Hi @Carlymcl123 I sympathise. I used to struggle to eat my lunch in a 30 min break too. I didn't find a magic answer, but I was able to make some shortcuts eg I usually have fruit so I'd choose something quick to eat or even, say, peel an orange in advance.

What insulin regime are you on? Do you count carbs?

(I've moved your thread to Type 1 where you should get more suggestions)

 

[CarbsRok]

Hi, I recently started a new job just as a cleaner. I'm on my feet 10 hours a day 4 days a week. The thing is I only get a 30 min break. I find myself needing something sweet with caffeine to keep my sugar and energy levels up, also I'm a slow eater so I don't really have time for a full lunch. Is there any advice on something quick I could snack on that will fuel my energy and keep my levels stable throughout my shift. Thanks

Hi Carly, have you considered lowering your insulin so your blood sugars stay stable?