How do you cope with being ill?

[Lezzles]

Hi,

I have woken up this morning with a sore throat, runny nose and a bad mood :lol:
i know when im feeling a bit grotty that my bg's don't ever do what i want them to do which makes me frustrated and i spend a lot of the day testing and and trying to make sure that things are ok.

i just wanted to see how other people cope when they are ill :?:

my perfect rememdy would be fett up on the sofa in front of Jermey Kyle but it's only a cold so off to work i go :lol:


Thanks,

 

[noblehead]

Just the same as you are, by testing and keeping a eye on bg levels throughout the illness. Just remember to keep your fluid intake up too, and check for ketones when bg's start to rise.

Nigel

 

[badmedisin]

Yep, constant testing and desperately trying to control my levels. And sleeping a lot! I usually don't get colds, probably because I have a phobia of people invading my personal space sp I don't let them get close enough to breathe on me! But last year I was working with 5 year olds, who have no sense of boundaries, and I had colds for 3 months. I had to take a lot of extra insulin and had quite a few days off work.

I find that avoiding jeremy vile helps! Every time I go to the doctor, he's on in the waiting room. My theory is that I'm so grateful to get away from him that it doesn't matter what diagnosis I get

 

[Synonym]

Hi Lezzles.

Yes, fluids, warmth and rest is the answer.

Prevention being better than cure I have taken to having the flu jags when offered which seem to have worked in spite of my reservations. I also thoroughly wash my hands regularly and use a hand gel when hand washing is not practical. I have managed to avoid going down with anything at all for quite some time – long may it continue! :roll:

Hope you feel better soon!