SICK DAYS

What happens when you are sick

During illness, the body reacts by releasing hormones to fight infection. But these hormones raise blood sugar levels and at the same time make it more difficult for insulin to lower blood sugar. People with diabetes, even a minor illness can lead to dangerously high blood sugar. This may cause life-threatening complications, such as diabetic ketoacidosis or a hyperosmolar state.

 

Sick Day Management Tips

Diabetes.org:  Planning for Sick Days

Joslin.org:  Sick Day General Guidelines

Planning Ahead for Sick Days

Joslin:  Advice for when your child is sick

ChildrensAL.org:  Sick Day Guidelines for Insulin Pumps

 

 

 

Sick Day Management

 

 

Sick Day Management Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes

 

 

 

Sick Day Management

 

 

 

Ketone/Sick Day Log

 

 

VIDEOS

Diabetes During Illness