Here we go again sick days, iv'e got a cold right now as usual with a cold my blood sugars spike over 20.0 iv'e increased my insulin as usual, any other tips for sick days?
Test blood glucose hourly at the least, test for ketones regularly, drink lots of fluids, however ill you feel keep testing and adjusting., try to rest as much as possible. Levels of 20 are just too high, bugs unrelated to your cold will also thrive and grow in the sugary body environment and as a result you may have other problems after the cold resolves. - in my experience of 35 years of Type one, i find that colds and infections are a major problem which becomes more of a problem over time, this is not much discussed .
P.S. Watch for the sudden drop or drops in blood glucose levels as you begin to recover,these can be very dangerous as you can be extra insulin sensitive for a short while, however do not assume you are out of the woods, there may be a final spike as your weakened immune system fails to clear things completely and has to try again. Keep safe. Best Wishes.