I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to work nights and still have a healthy lifestyle. I have worked two night shifts in my career and they were both torture. I admit I am not cut out for that life. I have the utmost respect for nurses and others who work nights, because someone has to do it, and they step up. Thank you!!
In the meantime, this article says nurses who work rotating night shifts have a 31% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Because I honestly don’t know how to address this, I’m seeking answers from anyone out there who might know. Do you work night shifts? If so, how do you maintain health? How do you get enough sleep, make food choices (meal times, foods, etc.), exercise, and fit in all those health-related habits?
I’m sure a lot of people could benefit from hearing some tricks of the trade.