Balancing Life on Insulin: A Day of Tracking and Managing Diabetes
By : Dr. Pawan GoyalMD,DNB,MBBS
Starting the Day with a Sugar Check: The day begins by checking fasting sugar levels. It’s the first data point that guides every meal, snack, and insulin dose ahead.
Planning Breakfast with Precision: After noting the morning reading, breakfast is carefully planned. Carbs are counted a whole wheat toast or a small portion of oats could be right.
Mid-Morning Adjustments A second sugar check before lunch reveals how breakfast affected blood glucose. Patterns start emerging, guiding the next insulin dose and carb choices.
Lunch: Balancing Act Lunch is a measured mix of proteins, greens, and a little carbs. Every bite is deliberate, and insulin is adjusted to match the meal’s impact.
Afternoon Tracking for Better Control: Mid afternoon readings help catch unexpected spikes. Stress from work or misjudging carbs? The data helps fine-tune the next steps.
Dinner: Keeping It Light and Controlled. A sugar check before dinner informs what’s on the plate. Insulin doses are calculated based on the carbs in a comforting meal of dal, veggies, and roti.
Reflecting at Day’s End: Before bed, a final reading helps understand the day’s patterns. It feels overwhelming but it’s the key to better control and planning diabetes reversal.