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Hi everyone I'm after some advice regarding illness management. I know about sick days rules and have completed DAFNE. However, despite all this my blood glucose is still in 20s or registering HI (above 27.8 on my meter). I know it's the steroids but still have 3 days left. My ketones are...

Went to ED and waited 4 hours on a chair after I collapsed in reception.:eek: Had to monitor my own bms after they only did one initial one and bloods.:grumpy: Adjusted my own insulin for Dr to tell me I'm not dehydrated enough or DKA to be admitted. I have to have follow up with diabetes centre...

I still feel rubbish. I have back and abdo pain now too. I'm drinking loads and ketones are bit reduced. Don't feel like eating though as still nauseous. Shattered

Thanks catapillar I just wanted to try and stay away as hospitals are really busy in our area at moment with very long waits. My ketones are all over place but not been below 2 pluses in last few days. I'll see how I go as 111 have never been very helpful in past as they lack that specialist...

I have tested for ketones and they are mid to high on urine sticks.

Thanks Freema. I'm a type 1 on novorapid and insulatard. Normally very well controlled between 5 and 10 Mmols. I'm drinking loads as I'm sooooo thirsty but that also means I'm peeing loads too. Not sure how much longer I can go on like this as absolutely knackered.

I am struggling with extremely high readings at moment. I have a chest infection and am on antibiotics and steroids (not a good thing for my diabetes control). I've not been below 16 mmol fasting and last day been high on my meter most of the time.(reads up to 27.8mmol) I am giving 10-20%...

Hi Can i just ask what exactly you do eat and do you get hungry? I have a very busy and active job and worry it may make me go hypo. Thanks. Filo x

Hi all I'm new here too. Have had Type 1 diabetes for 11 years now although initially they thought i had type 2. Turns out i had a loooonng honeymoon period instead. I struggle with my weight as i like to keep a close reign on my blood glucose and am looking to do the DAFNE course soon. Any...