Diabetes Sick Day Guidelines & Testing for Ketones

Being ill can mean simply not feeling well (a common cold), being very sick (fever and vomiting), contracting an infection (such as strep throat), undergoing surgical procedures (wisdom teeth extraction), or suffering from serious injuries (broken bones, etc.).  

The following videos provide diabetes sick day guidelines and explain when and how to check for ketones to avoid diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). 

Watch the videos, pause as necessary, and review as needed