what kind of bs levels should i aim for while working??

[hannurlouisex]

Hi, although ive been diabetic for over a year now, ive not been able to work because of neuropathy and pending operations.
I now have a job as nursery nurse. because its my first job since being diagnosed i dont know what kind of levels i should be at.
its 8.00-6.00 5 days a week and im always running about and its a very energetic job.

my instinct is to run at highish levels like 11-14mmol but i dont want to damage my bodyand know i shouldnt be doing it..

can anyone help?????

 

[cugila]

There is no reason why your Bg levels need to be any different just because you are working. You should control the levels at all times, working or not !

As a T1 your levels should at least be within the following guideline figures.
Fasting (waking)...............between 4 - 7 mmol/l.
2 hrs after meals.............no more than 9 mmol/l.
If you can keep the post meal numbers lower then that is so much better.

Trying to keep the numbers any higher is not a good idea, not if you value your health anyway. You know those levels are not good so why would you even think that they are advisable ? :?

 

[hanadr]

I personally run at between 4 and 6.
i am retired, but I have toddler grandchild for the day once a week and still keep there.
Hana