Illness can affect blood sugar

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People with diabetes should pay close attention to their blood sugar if they are sick. Numerous illnesses can cause the body's blood sugar to increase, and it is more difficult to manage diabetes during an illness.

Diabetes educators advise that a sick day plan is important, and that plan includes having the proper medicines on hand and knowing when to call a doctor.

It is important that diabetics eat a normal diet when sick and to routinely check blood sugar.

To learn more about managing diabetes, contact the Pennyrile District Health Department or specialists Kelly Dawes or Ali Perryman.