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Taking Care of Your Diabetes at Special Times



Diabetes is part of your life. You can learn how to take care of yourself and your diabetes when you’re sick, when you’re at work or school, when you travel, when you’re thinking about having a baby or are pregnant, or when there’s an emergency or disaster.

In this article we will be covering the following periods of time:
  • When You’re Sick
  • When You’re at School or Work
  • When You’re Away from Home
  • When There’s an Emergency or Natural Disaster
  • When You’re Planning a Pregnancy


    • When You’re Sick

    Having a cold, the flu, or an infection can raise your blood glucose levels. You can have serious health problems leading to a coma if your blood glucose levels are very high.

    Be prepared for illness. Make a plan ahead of time for sick days. Ask your health care team
  • how often to check your blood glucose levels
  • whether you should check for ketones in your blood or urine
  • whether you should change your usual dose of your diabetes medicines
  • what to eat and drink
  • when to call your health care provider


    • Action Steps If You Use Insulin

    • Take your insulin, even if you are sick and have been throwing up. Ask your doctor about how to adjust your insulin dose based on your blood glucose test results.

    Your health care team may recommend the following:
  • Check your blood glucose level at least four times a day and write down the results in your record book.

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