My friend, your doctor should help you manage it. Stress does shoot those pesky numbers up. I carry my little pouch with me at all times. That way I can check it when I need to.

I have been wearing a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor for the past year and it has done wonders for me. It tests my glucose every 5 minutes and sends info right to my phone so I know exactly what my sugar levels are at all times. It will even send alerts if you fall too low or are too high. I have even invited other people to share my data with, so it holds me accountable and makes me think twice about over indulging or just ignoring my injection bc I don't wanna be a diabetic. it allows me to see how quickly my insulin takes to kick in, how certain foods effect me and what my levels are doing at night. I have improved my A1c by almost 4 points since I started wearing the monitor. these monitors can be expensive especially without insurance but its totally worth it.
Ultimately it comes down to making a choice and being committed to your health and controlling diabetes. Work and stress suck but your health is number 1. Good health will help you be a better nurse who has more energy and can run around and save lives. take care of your self. Good luck. diabetes is a challenge...share your struggles with other people in your life who can help you.

I am also a t1d and in nursing school! My a1c definitely spiked after I started school, from the stress if it, plus life. I also have a pump with a CGM and it has totally saved me numerous times. When I'm at clinicals, I can set the basal rate to deliver more or less, depending on how stressed I am. It also tells me where my sugar is headed and sends me alerts. It is a total life saver! I highly recommend talking to your doc and seeing if you can get one, if you don't already have it. Other than that, just like we're supposed to have "sick day" plans, I make a clinical plan. When I get there, to do an orientation or even just on the first day, I try to figure out a schedule and stick to it (as much as possible of course) but I also make sure that my preceptor knows that I have DM and that I do need to take care of myself. Bring in the healthcare industry, they know this better than anyone and they are always completely understanding. Only way you can continue to take care of others is to take care of yourself first. Cliche, but true. Sorry....I hope that may give you some things to help...

I just learned my 4-year old grandson has diabetes 1. I’m so heartbroken and scared. I need some words of encouragement for me and to offer my daughter. She is so very upset. They are in hospital now to get his blood sugar under control.

Hi I am a type 1 diabetic since 1968 (age 6)
This should cheer you up, just by knowing that I've had this disease for over a half a century, and very healthy.
Words of advice from me....make sure that he tests before every meal, and about an 1-1/2 after each meal, and anytime that he feels strange. I can usually tell when my blood sugar is going high...my vision becomes very blurry, and I sweat. When I am running low, I start to fixate on things, I turn really white, hands and all, very weak, and my stomach growls very loudly.
Make sure that before he does anything physical that the blood sugar is checked, make sure that he takes juice and tester with him wherever he goes, also before bed, test, set an alarm around 1-2 am so that he can test, and just make sure that he eats properly...health is the most important part of staying healthy with diabetes. I very seldom have anything sweet, and when I do, it is rarely. You can live a long and healthy and fun life, even with Type 1 diabetes. Keep smiling!!