R Hanas, CWD 2003
- Relative insulin deficiency if doses are not increased
- Nausea/vomiting makes it difficult to eat
- Therefore it may be difficult to increase insulin doses
Increased risk of ketoacidosis when ill
- Small insulin depot with a pump
 - insulin deficiency develops quickly if there is a pump failure when you are ill
- Drink more to prevent dehydration!
Sugar-free fluids if BG is > ~220 mg/dl
Fluids containing carbohydrates
if BG < ~220 mg/dl (~12 mmol/l)
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