How to manage your diabetes when unwell

If you are under the care of NBT diabetes team and become unwell for any reason, it is important that you follow the ‘sick day rules’. 

TREND UK: Type 1 diabetes: what to do when you are ill

TREND UK: Type 2 diabetes: what to do when you are ill 

What should I do if I take an SGLT2-inhibitor  - Forxiga (dapagliflozin), Invokana (canagliflozin), Jardiance (empagliflozin), Steglatro (ertugliflozin)?

If you are still unsure how to manage your diabetes despite looking at the above links, then please do not hesitate to contact the Southmead Diabetes Team on 0117 414 6427 for advice. We are extremely busy at the current time but will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you are not under the care of NBT diabetes please contact your GP or usual care provider

How to manage your diabetes when unwell