- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Thought these might be helpful... Always good to know what to do in times of illness.
Type 1 / LADA
Type 2
General good advice and things to bear in mind
Please note! These are suggestions and general principles only not medical advice. Call NHS 111 for more specific advice, and if in any doubt contact your GP, DSN or Clinic.
Type 1 / LADA
Sickday rules pdf
Sick day rules flowchart from Leicester diabetes centre. Particularly useful for people with Type 1 Diabetes during the Coronavirus outbreak.
www.t1resources.uk
Type 2
Sick day rules - type 2 diabetes – GPnotebook
An article from the diabetes and endocrinology section of GPnotebook: Sick day rules - type 2 diabetes.
gpnotebook.com
General good advice and things to bear in mind
Diabetes when you're unwell
It's important to know how to manage your diabetes when you're ill. Some people will know this as diabetes sick day rules. You'll need to know how to manage your insulin doses and other diabetes medications, as well as monitoring your blood glucose (sugar) and ketone levels along with diet. This...
www.diabetes.org.uk
Please note! These are suggestions and general principles only not medical advice. Call NHS 111 for more specific advice, and if in any doubt contact your GP, DSN or Clinic.