11/17/2025
🤒 Sick Days & Diabetes: What You Need to Know 🤒
Even a simple cold or fever can make blood sugar levels harder to control—and that can lead to serious health problems.
Here’s what to do when you're sick:
🍽️ Stick to your normal meal plan as much as possible
💧 Drink non-caffeinated liquids every hour, if you can
📝 Track everything:
– What you eat and drink
– Blood sugar levels every 4 hours
– Ketone readings every 4 hours (if you take insulin)
📞 Call your doctor or clinic if you:
🚫 Can’t eat or drink
🤢 Are vomiting or have diarrhea
💊 Are too sick to take your diabetes medicine
📉 Can’t control your blood sugar or have ketones
Your health is too important to guess—reach out for help if you're unsure what to do.
💬 Let’s support each other!
✅ What’s your go-to comfort food when you’re sick?
💡 Any tips that help you stay on track during sick days?
👇 Share your thoughts or questions in the comments. You never know who you might help!
Diabetes Information PDF Forms for Consumers: Learning About Diabetes, Inc
