A sick-day plan is a guide that helps you know what to do to prevent high blood sugar when you're ill. It may include a special meal plan and a list of medicines you should and shouldn't take. Your doctor or diabetes educator can help you make a sick-day plan.
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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.
If you take insulin, do a test for ketones, especially when you have high blood sugar. Some home blood sugar meters can also measure blood ketones.
Don't take any nonprescription medicines unless you talk to your doctor first. Many nonprescription medicines can affect your blood sugar level.
Minor illnesses in people with diabetes (especially children with type 1 diabetes) can lead to very high blood sugar levels and possible emergencies. When children are sick, watch them closely for signs that they need medical attention right away.
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