Self Care
When you are unwell you will need advice on monitoring your diabetes and what to do when you are unwell.
In this section the aim is to give you information to support you effectively manage your diabetes condition whilst unwell
In Summary:
- You should have an illness plan. A suggested proforma can be obtained from this link :My Illness Plan
- You will need to monitor your condition
- You will need to understand the importance of fluid intake during illness
- You will need to have an awareness of Blood Glucose
- If you have poor control, or high risk or Past History of decompensation the plan may involve insulin
When appropriate discuss an illness plan with your usual Diabetes care team.