If a patient with type 1 diabetes has a fever and increased blood glucose levels.he or she should

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During illness and fever.blood glucose levels often increase.Patients should increase their insulin dose to maintain blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible.They should maintain normal food intake.taking carbohydrate as liquid or soft foods if appetite is poor.They should contact a physician if the illness lasts for more than 24 hours.if fever remains high.or if blood glucose remains ³250 mg/dL and a urine dip-stick tests shows moderate to large ketones are present.

If a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Has a Fever