Commonly defined as a blood glucose (BG) level below 4.0mmols. Keeping your BG levels above 5mmols is a safer level to be.
You may feel symptoms at a higher level than this if your BG levels have been high for a while and come down quickly.
No. We all have the same risk of contracting it, so follow all the precautionary measures we’re currently being educated about on TV and social media. A report from WHO (World Health Organisation), which studied cases in China, said people at the highest risk of severe disease, if contracting it, are those with the following […]
Coronavirus is a new virus, so nobody has immunity to it; but most cases appear to be mild. For people with type 2 diabetes, if you contract Coronavirus, the severity and duration of this illness may have a greater impact on you. This means NOW is the time to be diligent with social distancing, self-isolating […]
If you’re unwell, phone your GP practice. You may be able to have a telehealth appointment. This is a phone call or face to face on your computer or phone and are bulk billed. Everyone with diabetes should have a Sick Day Management Kit, which contains everything you may need when you get sick, including […]
If you’re not sick now, get prepared! This is the time to get ahead of the game. Your preparation for this should be just like flu season every year, although we acknowledge Coronavirus is not like the usual flu. Everyone with diabetes should have a Sick Day Management Kit, which contains everything you may need […]
Yes, there are. It’s important to know your medications – names, dosage, why you take them, any potential side effects and of course, which ones to cease temporarily and contact your GP if you’re unwell. This is the time to check your BG levels more frequently, aiming to keep them all under 12mmols. Over 15mmols […]
We’ve all been impacted by COVID-19 and have had to make some life changes to protect ourselves and our families from this virus. But those with type 2 diabetes need to take extra measures as they often have other medical issues like heart disease and high blood pressure. If their diabetes isn’t well controlled at […]
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