Nurses with Type 1 Diabetes

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I'm looking for any advice from nurses with Type 1 Diabetes. I've been diabetic for about 17 years and I have worn an insulin pump for 10 years. I am looking for an tips about basal rate adjustments and managing your own diabetes. I will be starting on a floor and it will require more walking. I'm curious about what challenges I will face because I will be working nights once I am off orientattion. Thanks for any advice!

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

hi ScwwcS...we can't give you medical advice. Please contact your doctor.

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Specializes in CEN, CPEN, RN-BC.

I don't really think this is medical advice. This nurse with a certain disease is reaching out to others with a certain disease about how they manage their workday. I think another nurse would be a greater resource than a physician. I don't have DMI, but I'm interested as to what some of the other members have to offer about this situation.

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Specializes in Neurosciences, Med-Surg-CNA.

I wish I had advice for you too. My mom has type 1 diabetes and she always wanted to be a nurse. She was diagnosed at 12 years old. She was afraid to go to nursing school and become a nurse because of her fears of her disease. I am interested to hear what other nurses do and how they handle their type 1 diabetes. I am trying to convince my mom to go back to school, she is only 53 so I think she can do it!!!

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

per our terms of service, we can not provide individual medical advice. please contact your primary care provider or insurance company diabetic case management program for advice..

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Hello~

As Whispera said, we really cannot offer medical advice on AN, as it's beyond our scope of practice as nurses. While I can appreciate your need for information, the only person really qualified to teach you how to balance an active lifestyle as a floor nurse with your insulin needs is your own PCP or endocrinologist.

I'm sorry we cannot be of more help to you. Good luck with your new job. :nurse:

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