Before You Get Sick
Collect the numbers, lists, and written instructions now, while you feel well enough to ask for them.
Almost nothing on a sick day is hard except finding things: the after-hours number, the current medicine list, the instructions someone gave you at a visit two years ago. This section is about assembling those in advance, and about the one thing you cannot assemble alone — written sick-day instructions from your own care team.
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The Importance of a Written Sick-Day Plan
What is a sick-day plan, and why does mine need to be written down?
How to Ask for a Diabetes Sick-Day Plan
How do I ask my care team to write me a sick-day plan?
Create and Organize Your Sick-Day Supply Kit
What should I gather into one place before I get sick?
Keeping Your Care Team Contact List Current
Who should be on my contact list before I get sick, and how do I keep it current?
Creating a Clear Medicine List for Sick Days
How do I make a medicine list I can hand over when I am unwell?
Preparing Your Diabetes Devices and Supplies Before Illness Hits
How can I prepare my diabetes management devices ahead of time before becoming unwell?
How to Prepare for a Sick Day with Type 2 Diabetes
What should I organize for a sick day with type 2 diabetes?
Preparing for Conversations on T1D Risk Screening
How can I prepare to discuss type 1 diabetes risk screening with my care team?
How to Discuss Statin Side Effects with Your Care Team
How can I prepare to discuss statin side effects with my care team?
How to Plan Your Sick Day with Type 2 Diabetes
What should I do if I feel sick with type 2 diabetes and have no plan?
Preparing for a Sick Day Without a Plan
How can I organize my day if I'm sick without a written sick-day plan?
Getting Ready for a Sick Day with Type 2 Diabetes
How can I organize my day with type 2 diabetes when I feel sick?