Sick days
Intercurrent illness
Extra insulin may be needed sue to stress of being sick
Management of sick days – sensible and well educated patient; maintain hydration; at only carbohydrate containing foods; monitor blood glucose every few hours (keep records of results) adjust insulin dose; test urine for ketones every 4 hours.
Admission to hospital for IV fluids of vomiting persists
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