National Diabetes Reference Materials - An initiative under the War on Diabetes
Physical and mental stress can affect blood sugar levels
Eat healthy
Stay active
Get enough rest
Plan well and prioritise your activities
Make time for yourself daily
Talk with someone who is supportive and understanding
Physical and mental stress can change blood sugar levels
Deep breathing
Progressive muscle relaxation
Listening to music
Creative hobbies
Walking and other physical activities
Yoga, taichi, qigong and meditation
Consult your doctor if it is safe for you to fast
Adjust your diet with your healthcare professional
Adjust your medication or insulin dose with your doctor
Self-monitor blood sugar levels regularly and check for symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
If your blood sugar level is low (< 4 mmol/L), stop your fast and take a sweetened drink
If symptoms of low or high blood sugar persist, stop your fast and seek medical attention
Frequent hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) or poorly controlled diabetes
Serious conditions such as nerve disorders, heart problems or uncontrolled hypertension
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Sick
Not been following your prescribed medication, diet and physical activities
Feeling unwell, e.g. fever, cough, runny nose, vomitting and diarrhoea
See your doctor
Get plenty of rest
Continue to take medication or insulin as prescribed
Check your blood sugar level more often
Drink plenty of water
Have small, frequent meals or fluids (e.g. soups, diluted juices or sweetened drinks)
Chest pains, shortness of breath, fruity breath, dry lips or tongue
Severe vomiting or diarrhoea for more than 6 hours
Blood sugar levels that are persistently low (< 4 mmol/L) or high (> 15 mmol/L)
Loss of appetite
Skin sores
See your doctor for a vaccination, if possible
Check with your care team on medication and insulin dosage
Bring a medical letter or diabetes card regarding your diagnosis and medication
Get insurance coverage
Put necessary medication or insulin items in your carry-on bag
Watch your food and calorie intake
Hand carry sugar-containing sweets
Always wear protective shoes
Hand carry medication or insulin items
Take medication as prescribed
Self-monitor your blood sugar level regularly
Know where to seek help
Don’t drink!If drinking is unavoidable:
Do not skip meals
Limit to 1 standard drink per day, choose light beer or wine spritzer
Choose low-calorie light beer or dilute mixers with water
Your blood sugar level is under control
You do not have low blood sugar (< 4 mmol/L) or experience low blood sugar symptoms
300 ml light beer
100 ml wine
30 ml spirit or liqueur
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Quit smoking!Managing common withdrawal symptoms
Warn family and friends of potential irritability
Distract yourself by doing something else
Do light exercises like brisk walking to lift your mood
Take small, regular meals
Do stretching exercises
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