Millions of people have diabetes. It’s important to take care of yourself by managing your diabetes day-to-day. If you work, that includes managing diabetes at your workplace. 

Talking to your colleagues and manager about your diabetes is helpful to make sure you get the support you need. Encourage your colleagues to ask questions and give them information they need to help you. Here are some other helpful hints:

Get a Healthy Breakfast 

Before you head out the door in the morning, wake up to a good breakfast. It will help fill you up and give you energy, while keeping your blood sugar from getting too low in the morning and too high later in the day.

Plan Ahead for Lunch

Pack your lunch ahead of time so you can stick to the right portion size and make healthy choices. Bring snacks to the office with you and keep them handy if you feel hungry between meals. Healthy snack ideas include:

• Veggie sticks
• Graham crackers
• A snack sized bag of popcorn
• A hard boiled egg

Set Reminders

At work, stay organized to manage your diabetes safely. Put reminders for blood glucose checks and injections in your calendar.

Keep Stress Low

Try to keep stress to a minimum. Your stress levels are likely to be higher at work than at home, which can make managing your diabetes more difficult. Make sure you take time to relax throughout the day. Take short breaks to get up, go for a walk, and de-stress. 

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers FREE diabetes education services and group classes. Learn more at https://www.sanjuanregional.com/diabetes.