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 a 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 Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails