Expect your blood sugar to be high occasionally
Hyperglycaemia, or high blood sugar, can occur as a result of missing medications, reduced exercise, eating too much, stress or illness3. If you have symptoms of hyperglycaemia, follow the advice of your healthcare team, or, if you are unsure what to do, contact your healthcare team for advice3.
If your blood sugar rises too high or is high for a longer period of time, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) can occur. If you think you are at risk of DKA, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
Everyone can expect to have a sick day now and again. Taking an hour to plan for those days will make them much easier to deal with when they arrive.
Sources:
1. Diabetes UK. Diabetes when you’re unwell [Online]. Available at: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/life-with-diabetes/illness. (Accessed 9th April 2024).
2. Diabetes UK. What is a hypo? [Online]. Available at: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/complications/hypos#sympto.... (Accessed 9th April 2024).
3. NHS (2018). Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) [Online]. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-sugar-hyperglycaemia/ (Accessed 9th April 2024).
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