Sick Bug ~ Advice Please

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ShelleyHarris1981

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Morning everyone,

I am after some advice please.

I am newly diagnosed Type 1 and this is first time I habe been ill since diagnosis. Since early Sunday morning I have had the sick bug that is doing the rounds.

I am a bit confused / concerned what I do about my insulin injections as I am not eating. Last night I took my insulatard as normal but since Saturday I have not taken a novarapid injection. Is this Ok? I checked my bloods yesterday throughout the day and my highest reading was 8.1, my lowest 5.4 so I dont seem to be going too high.

I dont feel hungry today and still have a poorly tummy so will the background insulin I have taken be enough for me.

I have to do the school run this afternoon and dont want to be ill whilst out.

Thank you in advance for any help.

Shelley
 
Tweetypie

Tweetypie

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Hello,

Probably best to check with your doctor. I think it is usually advised to adjust your regime and test more often when ill.

When I was in this situation I was not on a lot of insulin so it was easy to adjust but I did find it difficult to know what to eat to keep up my levels. I ended up needing diaralyte as I was not keeping in liquid and was dehydrated. But, i did have to sip slowly, or my levels would jump too high (and drinking to quickly meant I could not keep it down). Also, boiled lemonade or ginger ale were good for me (either sugar free or not depending on your levels/meds). Whatever you manage to eat or drink, I would say adjust your insulin requirements accordingly.

Hope you feel better soon.
 
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ShelleyHarris1981

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Racism,ignorance,nastiness,selfishness
Tweetypie said:
Hello,

Probably best to check with your doctor. I think it is usually advised to adjust your regime and test more often when ill.

When I was in this situation I was not on a lot of insulin so it was easy to adjust but I did find it difficult to know what to eat to keep up my levels. I ended up needing diaralyte as I was not keeping in liquid and was dehydrated. But, i did have to sip slowly, or my levels would jump too high (and drinking to quickly meant I could not keep it down). Also, boiled lemonade or ginger ale were good for me (either sugar free or not depending on your levels/meds). Whatever you manage to eat or drink, I would say adjust your insulin requirements accordingly.

Hope you feel better soon.
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