U-M Type 1 Diabetes 101 | Module 8 | Sick Days with Type 1 Diabetes

In this video, we explain how being sick with a cold or flu can be different for children with type 1 diabetes and what steps should be taken to avoid dangerous complications like ketones, ketoacidosis, or hypoglycemia while sick.

The advice in this video is not intended to replace the instructions from your diabetes team. Please talk to your team about how to tailor this information to meet your needs.

This video is part of a wider series about managing diabetes. You can find the full playlist here:    • U-M T1D 101  

-------------------------------------------------------

Subscribe to Michigan Medicine’s YouTube channel for upcoming videos and future live streams featuring our experts answering your questions.

-------------------------------------------------------

Follow Michigan Medicine on Social:

Twitter:   / umichmedicine  
Instagram:   / umichmedicine  
Facebook:   / michiganmedicine  

#MichiganMedicine #Diabetes #T1D #Type1 #DiabetesMellitus