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1. www.webmd.com › diabetes › managing-sick-daysHow Diabetics Can Manage Blood Sugar When Sick - WebMD

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   Aug 15, 2024 · When you have diabetes, sick days often mean more than a runny nose and sneezing. An illness like a cold, the flu, or any condition that makes you throw up or gives you diarrhea can also boost...

2. www.diabetescarecommunity.ca › living-well-withManaging diabetes when you are sick - Diabetes Care Community

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   Feb 27, 2024 · Managing Diabetes When You Are Sick. The day to day management of diabetes can be difficult enough, but managing diabetes when you are sick can be even more challenging. It is important to talk with your diabetes team, including: your family or support people; diabetes educators (nurses, dietitians and pharmacists); and primary care providers ...

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4. stage.diabetescarecommunity.ca › living-well-withManaging diabetes when you are sick - Diabetes Care Community

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   Feb 27, 2019 · They can help you prevent getting sick, recognize when you are sick and take steps to reduce the harm to your health when you get sick. This advice will differ among individuals, depending on the medication they’re taking and other chronic conditions that may complicate diabetes management.

5. www.cdc.gov › diabetes › living-withManaging Sick Days | Diabetes | CDC - Centers for Disease ...

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   May 15, 2024 · Like everyone, people with diabetes can get sick even when trying to prevent it. Find out how to be prepared so you'll know what to do if you get sick. Prepare now before getting sick. Make sure you have insulin, other diabetes medicines, and easy-to-make foods, enough for several weeks or longer.

6. www.healthlinkbc.ca › health-topics › sick-daySick-Day Guidelines for People With Diabetes - HealthLink BC

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   Work with your doctor to write a sick-day plan for how to help prevent high blood sugar when you're sick. Keep your plan in a handy place, and let your family know where you keep the plan. Here are some general sick-day guidelines. Take your diabetes medicines as usual.

7. www.mskcc.org › cancer-care › patient-educationHow to Manage Your Diabetes When You’re Sick

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   Sep 29, 2021 · Your blood glucose levels may be higher than usual when your body is under stress, including being sick. You’ll need to manage your diabetes even more carefully than usual. You may need more medication than usual to keep your blood glucose in your target range, even if you can’t eat or drink.

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   Can you manage diabetes if you're sick?

   • The day to day management of diabetes can be difficult enough, but managing diabetes when you are sick can be even more challenging.

   Managing diabetes when you are sick - Diabetes Care Community

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   What should I do if I have diabetes?

   • Hand washing, annual flu shots and, for people who are at risk, pneumonia and RSV vaccinations are all recommended for people with diabetes. If you get ill with these symptoms, stay hydrated, as outlined above, and check blood sugar levels more often. Keep your temperature down with acetaminophen, which is safe to use in diabetes.

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   Can you get sick if you have diabetes?

   • Like everyone, people with diabetes can get sick even when trying to prevent it. Find out how to be prepared so you'll know what to do if you get sick. Make sure you have insulin, other diabetes medicines, and easy-to-make foods, enough for several weeks or longer. Consider having these medicines and supplies in your home:

   Managing Sick Days | Diabetes | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and

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   How do I prepare for sick days if I have diabetes?

   • Click here to access a tool you can use with your diabetes healthcare team member so that you are prepared for sick days. The best approach is prevention. Hand washing, annual flu shots and, for people who are at risk, pneumonia and RSV vaccinations are all recommended for people with diabetes.

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   Who should I talk to If I have diabetes?

   • It is important to talk with your diabetes team, including: your family or support people; diabetes educators (nurses, dietitians and pharmacists); and primary care providers (doctors and nurse practitioners, specialists, dentists, etc.).

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9. www.diabetes.ca › managing-your-blood-sugarManaging your blood sugar - Diabetes Canada

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   If you're sick, it's very important that you: drink plenty of water or sugar-free fluids (avoid caffeinated drinks that can lead to dehydration) check your blood sugar levels more often than usual (e.g. every two to four hours)