Living Carefully: A Day Managing Diabetes on Insulin
By : Dr. Pawan GoyalMD,DNB,MBBS
Starting the Day with Careful Monitoring The morning begins with a sugar check. Ideal fasting levels are crucial, so insulin adjustments are calculated to keep things steady before breakfast.
Breakfast and the Correction Factor Carbs at breakfast are measured precisely, paired with the correction factor to determine the insulin dose. It’s a science-no guesswork allowed.
Exercise and Post Workout Sugar Check: A brisk morning workout means another sugar check. Exercise can lower glucose, so planning the next meal and insulin dose is key to avoiding dips.
Lunch and On the Go Planning: Before lunch, sugar levels dictate what and how much to eat. Whether at work or out running errands, the insulin kit is always within reach.
After Meals: Monitoring for Spikes - A check two hours after eating helps catch any unexpected spikes. The correction factor comes into play, tweaking insulin doses for control.
Dinner with Precision: Evening meals are lighter, but calculations remain sharp. Carbs, proteins, and fats are balanced to avoid sugar swings overnight.
Bedtime Reading: Staying Within RangeThe final sugar check ensures levels are stable for the night. A bedtime snack might be planned to avoid, ending the day as carefully as it began.