Sick Day Rules For Diabetics

Question 1

How many oz of fluid should a type 1 and type 2 diabetic consume when they are sick

Answer 1

8 oz per hour

Question 2

What type of fluid should type 1 and type 2 diabetics have every 3rd hour

Answer 2

8 oz of a sodium rich broth

Question 3

How often should type I and type 2 diabetics monitor their sugar when they are sick

Answer 3

Every 2-4 hours while bs is elevated or until symptoms subside

Question 4

How often should a type I diabetic monitor their urine for ketones when sick

Answer 4

Every 4 hours or until negative

Question 5

How often should a type 2 diabetic monitor their urine for ketones

Answer 5

Determined for individual

Question 6

What medication adjustments should a type 1 diabetic make when they are sick

Answer 6

Continue as able
Adjust insulin doses to correct hyperglycemia
Instruct pts to call doctor for specific instructions

Question 7

How should a type 2 diabetic adjust meds when they are sick

Answer 7

Hold metformin during serious illness

Question 8

What diet changes should type 1 and type 2 diabetics make when they are sick

Answer 8

Consume 150-200 carbs daily in divided doses
Switch to soft or liquids as tolerated

Question 9

When should type 1 and type 2 diabetics contact their doctor during their sick days

Answer 9

Vomiting more than once
Diarrhea move than 5 times or for longer than 6 hours
Bs over 300
Ketones in urine