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FW: [LGH] Diabetes: Nine Tips to Help You Stay in Good Control During an Illness

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s Hopkins Health Alerts: Diabetes

* Nine Tips to Help You Stay in Good Control During an Illness

People with diabetes must be especially careful when suffering from an

illness like a cold or the flu. Not only does illness affect your eating,

sleeping and exercise habits -- which are closely linked to blood glucose

control -- but it may also cause the liver to release more glucose into the

bloodstream.

At the same time, an illness decreases the sensitivity of cells to insulin

and makes it more difficult for them to remove glucose from the bloodstream.

To minimize fluctuations in blood glucose levels, follow these sick-day

precautions.

* Inform your health care professional when you become sick. This

precaution is particularly important if you are unable to eat regular foods,

have diarrhea or vomiting for more than six hours, or have had a fever that

has not improved for a couple of days.

* Follow the treatment plan for the sickness. For example, take any

necessary medications, such as antibiotics for an infection, according to

schedule. If a doctor you have never seen before treats you, make sure he or

she is aware of your diabetes.

* Test blood glucose levels more often than usual. If you have type

1 diabetes, test levels of blood glucose and urine ketones every four hours,

even during the night. If you have type 2 diabetes, testing blood glucose

levels four times during the day is probably enough.

Call your health care professional if blood glucose levels are consistently

below 80 mg/dL or above 250 mg/dL.

* Take your diabetes medication as usual, unless, of course, your

health professional advises otherwise.

* If you use insulin, keep a vial of rapid- or very rapid-acting

insulin handy. You should take this precaution even if you do not take these

types of insulin regularly.

* Watch for any symptoms of dehydration, ketoacidosis or

hyperosmolar nonketotic state. The symptoms of dehydration include dry

mouth, cracked lips and dry or flushed skin. Ketoacidosis symptoms include

nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite, while hyperosmolar nonketotic state

is characterized by increased hunger, nausea or stomach pain.

The most dangerous manifestations of both ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar

nonketotic state are confusion and sleepiness that may lead to coma and

possibly even death. Seek urgent medical care if these symptoms occur.

* Prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of liquids. You should

consume at least one large (8 oz.) glass of clear fluid each hour while

awake -- water, tea, broth or other sugar-free beverages.

* Try to consume a normal amount of carbohydrates. Eating many small

portions throughout the day may help. Eat easy-to-digest foods such as

gelatin, crackers, soup and applesauce.

* Rest as much as possible. If necessary, get someone -- such as a

family member or friend -- to help care for you.

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FW: [LGH] Diabetes: Nine Tips to Help You Stay

in Good Control During an Illness

FYI -

Vivian and Barbee - That's Barbee with 2 E's

blazie.girl@...

s Hopkins Health Alerts: Diabetes

* Nine Tips to Help You Stay in Good Control During an Illness

People with diabetes must be especially careful when suffering from an

illness like a cold or the flu. Not only does illness affect your eating,

sleeping and exercise habits -- which are closely linked to blood glucose

control -- but it may also cause the liver to release more glucose into

the

bloodstream.

At the same time, an illness decreases the sensitivity of cells to insulin

and makes it more difficult for them to remove glucose from the

bloodstream.

To minimize fluctuations in blood glucose levels, follow these sick-day

precautions.

* Inform your health care professional when you become sick. This

precaution is particularly important if you are unable to eat regular

foods,

have diarrhea or vomiting for more than six hours, or have had a fever

that

has not improved for a couple of days.

* Follow the treatment plan for the sickness. For example, take any

necessary medications, such as antibiotics for an infection, according to

schedule. If a doctor you have never seen before treats you, make sure he

or

she is aware of your diabetes.

* Test blood glucose levels more often than usual. If you have type

1 diabetes, test levels of blood glucose and urine ketones every four

hours,

even during the night. If you have type 2 diabetes, testing blood glucose

levels four times during the day is probably enough.

Call your health care professional if blood glucose levels are

consistently

below 80 mg/dL or above 250 mg/dL.

* Take your diabetes medication as usual, unless, of course, your

health professional advises otherwise.

* If you use insulin, keep a vial of rapid- or very rapid-acting

insulin handy. You should take this precaution even if you do not take

these