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June 8, 2007, Newsletter Issue #106: How Illness Affects Blood Sugars
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Tip of the Week
When a person becomes ill, their body fights the disease through many mechanisms, including changes in hormone levels, increased activity of anti-virus or anti-bacteria components in the blood, and even an elevated temperature, at times. Your blood glucose may also go up.
If you are diabetic, it is important to be aware of this, as insulin needs may change, and the risk of going into ketoacidosis can also increase while you are ill.
Illness, stress, or surgery can all cause blood glucoses to rise, and during these times it is important to:
1) Monitor your sugars more frequently 2) Notify your doctor that you are ill, even it is just "a cold" 3) Keep hydrated, as dehydration can artificially elevate your blood sugar 4) Avoid caffeine and alcohol 5) Keep track of your sugars and contact the doctor if your values are off track
No one likes being sick and if you are diabetic, you have additional worries, but keeping on top of your sugars and communicating with your doctor will help you weather the illness with flying colors.
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