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What should you do if you are ill?
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Notify provider.
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How often should you monitor your Blood Glucose?
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Every 4 hours.
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When should you test your urine for ketones?
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When BG levels are >240.
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What should you continue to take?
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Insulin and Antidiabetic drugs.
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What should you do to prevent dehydration?
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Drink 8-12 oz of sugar-free liquids every hour that you are awake.
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Should you continue to eat meals? and when?
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Yes, at regular times.
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If you are unable to tolerat food because of nausea what should you do?
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Consume more easily tolerated foods or liquids equal to the carbohydrate content of your usual...
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What are the danger signs that should alert you to call your primary provider?
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Constant N&V.Moderate/Large ketones.Elevated BG levels after 2 supplemental doses of insulin.High...
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How should you treat diarrhea, N&V and fever?
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As directed by your primary care provider.
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What should you get plenty of?
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REST.
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