Health Tip: Managing Diabetes When You Have The Flu

(HealthDay News) -- The flu can develop quickly and cause aching muscles, high fever and chills. If you have diabetes, it's important to have a plan before you get sick.

The National Diabetes Foundation offers these suggestions:

  • You doctor may suggest that you check your blood glucose more frequently and monitor for ketones.
  • Your doctor also may advise to adjust your medication while you're sick.
  • Be aware that medications that you take for flu, such as cough syrup or a nasal decongestant, may contain added sugar.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Eat regular meals, so your body has the fuel to fight the infection.

    • Date Published: 12/4/2017 9:15:01 AM

    Related Articles

    Unhealthy in Your 20s? Your Mind May Pay the Price Decades Later

    Continue

    Search Allergy Articles

    COVID Vaccination Can Be Safe Even in People With Severe Allergies

    Your Mask Might Also Shield You From Allergies

    Mold a Big Threat to People With COPD

    Allergists' Group Offers Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines

    Study Confirms Very Low Risk of Severe Allergic Reaction to COVID Vaccines

    More Evidence That Vaping Ups Lung Disease Risk

    You've Got Fungi in Your Lungs, and That's OK

    Wildfire Smoke Can Send Kids With Asthma to the ER

    Allergies Won't Up Your Odds for Severe COVID

    Could Night Shifts Raise Asthma Risk?

    What Happened to the Flu This Year?

    Pandemic Silver Lining: Fewer Dangerous Flare-Ups for COPD Patients

    What's Killing Detainees at U.S. ICE Facilities?

    COVID Pandemic May Have Driven a Flu Strain Into Extinction

    More Evidence Flu Shot Is Safe in Pregnancy