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<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 2410541" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hello [USER=544458]@Theresa1999[/USER] Welcome to the forum.</p><p></p><p>It's difficult getting the balance right when you're first diagnosed, and then to add a new job into the mix it's no wonder you're having a hard time.</p><p></p><p>What type of work are you doing and as Ellie has said, what allowances are your employers giving you to allow you to manage your condition in the workplace ? Also how are you monitoring your glucose levels ? So can you use the libre 2 ?</p><p></p><p>The easiest suggestion I have without knowing more is to stick to the same meals each day to give you a chance to see what insulin doses are working, keep a track too so you can see what works and what doesn't, I have to admit that although we can bolus for any carbs we eat, when I am having a rough ride I try to minimise my carbs until I can strike a balance with my control, my focus is to keep things stable so to avoid the lows which can cause a yo yo effect on my glucose levels, but of course avoid the highs too so I don't feel rubbish, so I just stick to protein on days like this, then carb out at night when at home and able to monitor more.</p><p></p><p>Also mentally try to go easy on yourself, it's a lot to deal with so don't beat yourself up if things aren't going right, your trying to manage a faulty onboard computer system, don't feel guilt with this, it's a complex condition so try to be kind to yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 2410541, member: 53162"] Hello [USER=544458]@Theresa1999[/USER] Welcome to the forum. It's difficult getting the balance right when you're first diagnosed, and then to add a new job into the mix it's no wonder you're having a hard time. What type of work are you doing and as Ellie has said, what allowances are your employers giving you to allow you to manage your condition in the workplace ? Also how are you monitoring your glucose levels ? So can you use the libre 2 ? The easiest suggestion I have without knowing more is to stick to the same meals each day to give you a chance to see what insulin doses are working, keep a track too so you can see what works and what doesn't, I have to admit that although we can bolus for any carbs we eat, when I am having a rough ride I try to minimise my carbs until I can strike a balance with my control, my focus is to keep things stable so to avoid the lows which can cause a yo yo effect on my glucose levels, but of course avoid the highs too so I don't feel rubbish, so I just stick to protein on days like this, then carb out at night when at home and able to monitor more. Also mentally try to go easy on yourself, it's a lot to deal with so don't beat yourself up if things aren't going right, your trying to manage a faulty onboard computer system, don't feel guilt with this, it's a complex condition so try to be kind to yourself. [/QUOTE]
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