Diabetes Sick Day Rules - An Overview

Just like everyone else, despite the extra precautions, diabetics can also get sick.

As a diabetic, when you are sick or under stress, your blood sugar levels increase.

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This increase in blood sugar levels is attributed to your body's production of “stress hormones”.

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Being prepared & equipped with some of these Diabetes Sick Day Rules could help you if you get sick.

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