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1 / 6

When you are sick, you do not stop insulin treatment.

TRUE

FALSE

2 / 6

When you are sick, you should:

Skip insulin injection in the morning

Drink more water to stay hydrated

Skip meals if you have no appetite

3 / 6

When you’re not well, it is recommended that you test your blood glucose:

3 – 4 hourly if test strips are available

Only in the morning

Only at night before sleep

4 / 6

What are the goals of sick day care at home?

Prevent dehydration, hypoglycaemia and ketoacidosis (DKA)

Prevent diarrhea and sore eyes

Maintain regular exercis

5 / 6

If your blood glucose is more than 250mg/dL (14 mmol/L) and your breath smells fruity/alcohol, you should:

Stop taking insulin

Immediately eat a meal

Contact your doctor or go to the hospital immediately

6 / 6

Taking insulin when you have flu, cold or other illness will make you become very sick.

TRUE

FALSE

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