Sick Days and Emergencies
Why Am I Getting Insulin in the Hospital?
Now that you’re in the hospital, your care team has decided that taking insulin will help you feel better. There are a number of rea...
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Your Diabetes
If you have diabetes, it’s important to know when you need to go to the emergency room. Go to the emergency department if: You’re u...
Caring For Yourself When Sick
If you have diabetes, it’s important to have a plan for the days that you’re sick. Illness affects your blood sugar control, and blo...
When to Call 911 for Diabetes Emergencies
There are times when you should call your health care team or go to the Emergency Room. If your blood sugar level is running too hig...
Sick Days
When you’re feeling sick, it could be that your blood sugars are too high or too low. Other times when you feel sick, it’s because y...
When to Call 911
There are two groups of emergencies that you should know about when you have diabetes. The first group is “Diabetes” emergencies whi...
When to Call Your Doctor
There are ways to control your blood sugar if it is either too low or too high. However, there are some times when you should call t...