Navigating Sick Days with Diabetes: My Flu Experience and Survival Guide
02/19/24 • 19 min
Welcome to another episode of the Your Diabetes Insider podcast! Today, I'm diving into a topic that's not pleasant but incredibly important: managing sick days with diabetes. Recently, I had the flu, and let me tell you, it wasn't a walk in the park. From wonky blood sugars to feeling downright miserable, I've learned a lot through this experience, and I'm here to share my insights with you.
Sick days with diabetes can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can stay on top of your health and minimize the impact on your well-being. Tune in to this episode for practical advice, personal insights, and a dose of motivation to help you tackle sick days with confidence!
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Welcome to another episode of the Your Diabetes Insider podcast! Today, I'm diving into a topic that's not pleasant but incredibly important: managing sick days with diabetes. Recently, I had the flu, and let me tell you, it wasn't a walk in the park. From wonky blood sugars to feeling downright miserable, I've learned a lot through this experience, and I'm here to share my insights with you.
Sick days with diabetes can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can stay on top of your health and minimize the impact on your well-being. Tune in to this episode for practical advice, personal insights, and a dose of motivation to help you tackle sick days with confidence!
RESOURCES:
Download these FREE guides that will help you on your diabetes, nutrition and exercise journey! https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/free-stuff
Join our EXCLUSIVE Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/266766620895432
Watch my food breakdowns here → https://www.youtube.com/@yourdiabetesinsider
LET’S TALK!
Instagram: @manoftzeel
Tiktok: @manoftzeel
Want the best blood sugars you’ve ever had while enjoying great food? Peep this: https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/coaching
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RESOURCES:
Download these FREE guides that will help you on your diabetes, nutrition and exercise journey! https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/free-stuff
Join our EXCLUSIVE Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/266766620895432
Watch my food breakdowns here → https://www.youtube.com/@yourdiabetesinsider
LET’S TALK!
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Tiktok: @manoftzeel
Want the best blood sugars you’ve ever had while enjoying great food? Peep this: https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/coaching
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Follow her on Instagram @diabeaties
RESOURCES:
Download these FREE guides that will help you on your diabetes, nutrition and exercise journey! https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/free-stuff
Join our EXCLUSIVE Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/266766620895432
Watch my food breakdowns here → https://www.youtube.com/@yourdiabetesinsider
LET’S TALK!
Instagram: @manoftzeel
Tiktok: @manoftzeel
Want the best blood sugars you’ve ever had while enjoying great food? Peep this: https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/coaching
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