R Hanas, CWD 2003
Sick day rules
- Glucose monitoring (with adult supervision even in adolescents) every 3-4 h. and occasionally every 1-2 h. with results recorded in a log book
- Testing for ketones every 2-4 h.
Check blood ketones if positive in urine
- Continuation of monitoring in the middle of the night (no matter how tired the child or parent is)
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- Increased salty fluid intake to combat dehydration.
Always drink something containing sugar
- Check weight every 8-12 h. to monitor for clinical dehydration
- Necessary medical treatment for underlying condition (antibiotics for tonsillitis, otitis, urinary tract infection)