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You need to monitor to be sure your blood sugar is not getting too high or too low (hypoglycemia). Monitor your blood glucose every 2 -4 hours, especially if you are taking medications or insulin to treat the diabetes, or as needed. Keep a close watch on diabetes warning signs when you’re sick.
You may need immediate medical attention, especially if you are nauseated, vomiting or dehydrated, your blood sugar is very high or very low, you have ketones, or you can’t control your blood sugar.

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Illness can change your blood glucose control. You need to monitor to be sure your blood sugar is not getting too high or too low (hypoglycemia). Monitor your blood glucose every 2-4 hours, especially if you are taking medications or insulin to treat the diabetes, or as needed. Keep a close watch on diabetes warning signs when you’re sick.
You may need immediate medical attention, especially if you are nauseated, vomiting or dehydrated, your blood sugar is very high or very low, you have ketones, or you can’t control your blood sugar. The correct answer is B.

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It is important to drink plenty of fluids. While you may drink some fruit juice, you need other fluids as well, including those that have salt, such as soup bouillon. Ask your physician for sick day food and medication guidelines specific for your care.

Illness can change your blood glucose control. You need to monitor to be sure your blood sugar is not getting too high or too low (hypoglycemia). Monitor your blood glucose every 2-4 hours, especially if you are taking medications or insulin to treat the diabetes, or as needed. Keep a close watch on diabetes warning signs when you’re sick. You may need immediate medical attention, especially if you are nauseated, vomiting or dehydrated, your blood sugar is very high or very low, you have ketones, or you can’t control your blood sugar. The correct answer is B.