Managing illness with Diabetes

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Key messages

  • Monitor your blood glucose more regularly
  • NEVER stop taking insulin
  • STOP Metformin tablets (eg. Sukkarto, Glucophage)
  • SGLT-2 inhibitor tablets MUST be stopped until you are well again (eg. Dapagliflozin, Canagliflozin, Ertugliflozin, Empagliflozin)
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Rest
  • Type 1s must check Ketone levels

Useful links and information

Please contact the team for advice.

Your blood glucose monitor company and insulin companies also have their own helplines.

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