The Flu

[Penny Sayles]

Hello, I have type 2 and have had the flu since Saturday. I have hardly eaten anything since Saturday morning just a couple of yogurts as I have been too ill and have had no appetite.
I am not sure how this will affect my diabetes, I am on 3 types of diabetic tablets and have been taking these.
I have not had the flu since being diagnosed in 2008 and I am just after some advice on how to deal with it when I can't face eating
Thank you for your help
Penny

 

[Alan.tnh]

My Understanding is take your meds as normal, when your ill your bg will go high on it's own, you must drink to avoid dehydration. call the doc in the morning.

 

[Penny Sayles]

Thank you

 

[Northerner]

Hello, I have type 2 and have had the flu since Saturday. I have hardly eaten anything since Saturday morning just a couple of yogurts as I have been too ill and have had no appetite.
I am not sure how this will affect my diabetes, I am on 3 types of diabetic tablets and have been taking these.
I have not had the flu since being diagnosed in 2008 and I am just after some advice on how to deal with it when I can't face eating
Thank you for your help
Penny

Hi Penny, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear you have the flu, it must be horrible for you - I hope you recover very soon 🙂 What medication are you on? It might be worth asking for a telephone appointment from your doctor to see if there is anything you need to do regarding the medication whilst you are ill and not eating.