Question for other diabetic nurses -
Do you take your insulin and/or hyperglycemic agents at work?
I find that I can't or I will go hypoglycemic and it ain't pretty! I work ICU and I really don't have the luxury to eat at a certain time or snack at will. I know most of you other nurses have this problem too. I know exactly what I can eat and come home with a glucose level of 98 - 105. What I can eat is 1 package of vending machine peanut butter and cheese crackers, 1 protein bar, and unlimited water.
Unfortunately, I am loosing mega weight on this diet I have devised for myself. My glucose is great, but I can only afford to lose about 10 more pounds.
BTW, I am a type 2, 5 foot 9, weight 130, HgbA1C 6.0, and take glyburide on days I am not working.
All input welcome. I am thinking I probably need to see a dietician and I also am thinking I need to increase my protein/fat intake during work. Maybe I can start eating mixed nuts while charting.