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Type 1.5 Fasting blood with COVID-19

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Daysy

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Hi. I am after a bit direction,I was tested for Covid and found to be positive on the 3rd of this month,my fasting blood has been 10/12 since.normally 6/7
Could someone please explain to me why...I have only been on insulin for 6months and take humalog for fast acting and Abasaglar 6 units at 10pm for background..any advice would be appreciated
Daysy
 
Daysy said:
Hi. I am after a bit direction,I was tested for Covid and found to be positive on the 3rd of this month,my fasting blood has been 10/12 since.normally 6/7
Could someone please explain to me why...I have only been on insulin for 6months and take humalog for fast acting and Abasaglar 6 units at 10pm for background..any advice would be appreciated
Daysy
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Hi and welcome to the forums.

When you contract a virus, your immune system requires energy to fight it and this energy comes from glucose released by your liver. It is quite common to have higher background glucose levels when you're unwell, even with something as mundane as the common cold.

Are you aware of 'sick day rules' for insulin usage? Do you have a contact such as a Diabetes Nurse you can call?
 
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