When you are taking medication and become sick this can sometimes affect how well the medication works. It is important to know what medication you are taking and what to do when you are ill.

When you are ill, this causes stress to the body as it fights off the infection which often leads to a rise in blood glucose levels. To understand if this is happening the advice is to increase how regular you check your blood glucose levels to be able to make a decision on adjusting your medication.

It is also important to keep yourself well hydrated when you are ill as this will help you feel better and stop glucose levels rising quickly.

You may also not feel like eating very much when you are unwell. When you have diabetes and particularly when you are on certain medications it is very important to try take on board some form of glucose. This can be small carbohydrate snacks, such as a slice of toast, ice cream, or fluids containing glucose, like milk or Lucozade sport (be aware this does not include the zero version).

Below are a list of medication and advice that maybe required, please consult the health care professional supporting you in your diabetes management for specific advice.