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Sick Days

A few weeks ago, my husband started having an increased need for insulin and high blood sugars just like he was sick. We could not figure out why he was having crazy bloods sugars until he realized last week he was having a Crohn’s flare-up. Will a Crohn’s flare-up cause an increased need for insulin? Is it best to avoid steroids for treatment if at all possible?

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My understanding of diabetes tells me that if my son is not eating, his blood sugar levels should be low rather than high, but my wife assures me that his endocrinologist has indicated that if he is unwell his levels will be slightly higher. How is this so?

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What is the difference between starvation ketones and ketones from a high blood sugar? Why do starvation ketones not require an ER visit?

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My son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about six months ago, has had three viral infections, and I am concerned that this is a way of life for a child with diabetes. Are children with diabetes they more susceptible to viral infections?

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In the past, I have given my son regular children’s over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, but we have been struggling with a new insulin pump start, and I am hesitant to use anything that may raise his blood sugar.

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Do people with diabetes take longer to recover from illness or injury?

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How do I treat my diabetes when I have a cold or the flu?

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Recently I had my first experience with my son and DKA. He seems well and back to his old self today. He had two low blood sugar readings and two normal ketone readings today, but just now his blood sugar reading was very high and the urine ketones were large! I’ve administered the appropriate insulin, and I am hoping all will be well. Should I send him to school?

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My daughter has gotten several colds now, and her blood sugar goes up which I know is to be expected. Do Tylenol, Dimetapp, or Get Better Bear suckers have carbohydrate? There is no information on the labels, and I’d like to keep her blood glucose level under control as it makes her feel better.

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I have had diabetes for almost four years, and at the moment, I have a real bad sore throat, and feel anxious about it because my blood sugars don’t seem to be going down. Is it normal to lose a wee bit of control when ill?

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