A 59-year-old woman with long-standing T1DM is unwell with vomiting due to gastroenteritis. Which 'sick day rule' is correct?...

Question

A 59-year-old woman with long-standing T1DM is unwell with vomiting due to gastroenteritis. Which 'sick day rule' is correct?

Accepted Answer

Continue basal insulin and monitor ketones

Answer

Stop basal insulin to avoid hypos

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Double all insulin doses

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Avoid carbohydrates until symptoms settle

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Stop all medication

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