How to Manage Sick Days When You're Diabetic
By HealthCentral Editorial Team

When to call the doctor

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When to call the doctor
  • Large ketones are present, may indicate severe infection.
  • BG remains high despite extra insulin (severe infection or dehydration)
  • Vomiting multiple meals and or diarrhea for more than 24 hours.
  • Persistent high fever, with or without over the counter medications.
By HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 03/26/2012, First Published: 07/19/2011