Do you know when you should call your doctor?

This Week's Tip Do you know when you should call your doctor? When you have diabetes, managing your blood sugar while you are sick or injured can be challenging. Any illness or injury—like a cold, the flu, a sprained ankle, a pulled tooth, or major surgery—can wreak havoc on your blood sugar control. That's because everything your body does to fight an infection or repair itself uses hormones that naturally raise your blood glucose levels. In order to prevent out-of-control blood sugar and possibly an emergency room visit or a hospital stay, you must be extra vigilant with your monitoring. Taking good care of yourself is a must! Here are 8 must-dos, along with guidelines for when you should call your doctor. Sick Day Tips for People with Diabetes More Tips for People with Diabetes   Diabetes Friendly Recipe 100 Calorie Cinnamon Pancakes! I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one! Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 8  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 92.6 Total Fat: 0.4 g Cholesterol: 0.5 mg Sodium: 209.8 mg Total Carbs: 18.2 g   Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g Protein: 5.2 g View full nutritional breakdown of 100 Calorie Cinnamon Pancakes! by ingredient     From Our Diabetes Community It's Important to Stay Hydrated in the heat, especially for DIABETICS (Secrets of Success) points from the wheel (Team Forum) More Secrets of Success... More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy