Illness & Injury

When people with diabetes are sick with a cold, flu, or other infection, it can cause blood glucose levels to climb. So can the physical stress of an injury. It is important to have a sick day plan worked out with your medical team before you need it. Taking your medications, testing your blood glucose levels, and staying hydrated are all parts of managing your diabetes while you are sick.

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First Aid A well-stocked first aid kit is your first line of defense in an emergency.	Cold, Flu, & Illness The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. For people with diabetes, this illness can impair the immune system and cause serious complications.
Urinary Tract Infections A UTI is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract. Changing some of your daily habits may help you avoid UTIs.	Yeast Infections Women with diabetes have a higher risk of contracting yeast infections, but men, infants, and children are susceptible as well.
Wound Care Wounds and infections are a common complication of diabetes. The dLife wound care resource center is the first stop in the prevention or care of wounds and infections.	Hospital Care Hospitalization does not have to derail your efforts to manage your diabetes. Be prepared for hospital stays.

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by Carey Potash

Readers ask me all the time [lie] about the diabetes supplies we use for Charlie. I can’t tell you how many times [0] I’ve been stopped on the street [more lies] by a loyal blog reader wanting to know what blood glucose meter we use or what brand of finger pricker we employ. To calm the masses [not], I’ve decided the time is right to share our secret sauce; to reveal the tools of our trade. Today we take a look at … The Finger Pricker ...

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1-American Diabetes Association. WhenYou’re Sick. http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/who-is-on-your-healthcare-team/when-youre-sick.htm (Accessed 7/6/11).
2-National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Taking Care of Your Diabetes at Special Times. http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/type1and2/specialtimes.aspx#sick.(Accessed 7/6/11).
Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 4/08