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? for diabetics (or those who look after them)

13 years ago

What are some foods/snacks that you reach for that will give you a burst of energy? Proteins, I have a handle on. But I'm wondering about things to take to work (for nearly overnight shifts) that maybe will help keep me awake and focused! (Clearly, after so many years on that shift, getting a good night's sleep is still hard, for different reasons, like pets needing to go out in the a.m. -- I keep trying to teach them how to reach the doorknob by themselves, but no success -- LOL!)

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marie_ndcal
13 years ago
Have you talked to your dietitian or the nurse. Maybe something like the lower calorie bars with different flavors. I would stay away from the chocolate ones, but look for the granola ones. Sugar tends to make a person sleepy. You could even make them with Splenda. Maybe fruit, even low calorie cups. Sam's club has some that are only 100 calories. Graham crackers with some peanut butter,---water instead of coffee and I just found out they are making flavor (NO calorie) by Dakskin--4 different flavors. Maybe some cereals like Cherioos.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
13 years ago
Nuts are a good snack, I like to grab a handfull for a quick snack. I also found these nut clusters that are just nuts with a little sweetness that holds them together they are by True North.
Cheese or peanut butter are both good. I get flatbread crackers you get very little cracker and it is good with either of those items on it.
I found these great granola chips they are super thin and crispy come in various flavors by Willamette Valley granola company I really like the berry flavor. I get those at Kroger in the healthy food section. I have also found there recently by Simply 7 pomegranate chips I get the pinch of sea salt ones they are very good too.
Willamette
Simply 7 Snacks
TRUENORTH
Planters also now makes a heart health nut mix.
Also a really good snack are any type of jerky, I get the Old Wisconsin beef stick pieces(they come in turkey too) and those with a piece of cheese is really good.
Old Wisconsin Original Snack Bites
I find those with the jerky in most stores.
And of course pork rinds which now come in a variety of flavors.
You can actually buy a snack pack that comes with a little section of cheese and a beef stick, easy to carry.
I also like Nature valley crunchy granola bars and carry one in my purse for emergencies snack needs.
If you have a tendency to have your blood sugar drop rapidly I would suggest always having some glucose tablets on hand.
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The easiest and best food item to tote around that I've found is Glucerna shakes. They're made for diabetics and although I don't care for their snack bars, I find the shakes are wonderful...and long lasting...energy boosters. I have occasions when I must leave my home without my regular breakfast feast and a Glucerna shake will hold me for at least 3 - 4 hours. They were a Godsend when I was taking my now deceased husband back and forth to chemo and other hospital visits on an almost daily basis.

The other reliable standby for me is Atkins' Cranberry Almond bar. One of those will hold me for about the same 3 - 4 hours. I prefer this particular bar but Atkins has a lot of diabetically acceptable snack bars.

I'm a non-medicating diabetic whose A1-C is currently at 5.5 so if I can tolerate the above without any rise in my glucose numbers, they should be an acceptable option for any diabetic. Plus, they're both low/no fat low/no cholesterol low salt and they still taste good. :-)

HTH

Anne

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