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Sick day supplies

ou should have the supplies listed below in the house at all times, and carry them with you when you

travel:

• Fluids that have sugar (regular soda, juice, jello) to replace solid food.

• Sugar-free liquids (diet drinks, bouillon, water) for replacing lost fluids.

• Thermometer.

• Sugar free medicine for fever, cough, congestion, nausea and vomiting.

• Extra blood glucose and ketone strips.

• Glucagon emergency kit in case of severe hypoglycemia. This can be used if you cannot eat or are

unconscious.

Caring for your diabetes when you are sick is worthwhile and can be a challenge. If you are too sick to

watch your diabetes carefully, ask a friend or family member to help. If there is no one to help you, ask

your healthcare professional for help.

Nutrition

Good nutrition and making healthy choices are important for everyone. Additionally, for those with

diabetes, it is more important to know the nutrient content in food, and how the nutrients affect blood

glucose.

Carbohydrates have the most effect on blood glucose, notably within a few hours of being eaten. Counting

carbohydrates allows you to match your insulin dose to the food you are eating. This is your insulin to

carbohydrate ratio. Although fat and protein can affect your blood glucose when eaten in large amounts,

carbohydrates affect blood glucose the most.

Consult with your healthcare professional for your personal nutritional guidelines.

Carbohydrate counting

With insulin pump therapy, you must take a bolus for the carbohydrates you eat. You need to count the

carbohydrates you plan to eat to see how much insulin to take.

There are two basic methods to count carbohydrates, and in truth, they are very much alike. Many people

use parts of both of the two methods.

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