Interesting Fact(s): I don’t know that I’d say interesting, but things about me include that I love horses and riding and am competing in horse trials with my horse that I trained from a baby. I enjoy running and have run 2 marathons and 2 half marathons with Team Diabetes in Rome, Dublin, Hawaii, and Bermuda.
Since I did not get a specific question for this week, I’ve decided to share with you a thought or two about living with diabetes. As I go through the weeks and months at my job, where I see anywhere from 20 -30 people living with diabetes a week, there is one thought that keeps coming back to me “ We are all unique individuals.”
This week, I’d thought we’d address sick day guidelines since it is that time of year. Last week we had a question in regards to antibiotics and blood sugar. So what if you wake up feeling puny? Maybe you have a fever, and/or are nauseated. What do you do?
I'm sick, taking an antibiotic, and my blood sugars are low! What should I do? (Camille)
The question for this week involves low blood sugar when sick and taking an antibiotic. Typically when we get sick with more than just the sniffles, most will see a rise in blood sugar because the illness is a stress to our system.
I have been told that I am 'at risk' for diabetes. What does this mean? (Camille)
The question for this week concerns those who have not yet been diagnosed with diabetes but have been told they are at risk. What does that mean? And what do you do about it?
