Management of HYPERglycaemia via a pen

Common causes of HYPERglycaemia:

• Illness
• Missed or insufficient doses of insulin
• Eating too much carbohydrate
• Excitement/stress

Signs & Symptoms:

• Feeling thirsty/dehydrated
• Feeling tired/weak
• Feeling hungry
• Increased need to pass urine
• Headache

Test for Blood Ketones on your ketone meter  when:

• Blood glucose level is more than 14mmol/l twice in a row
• Child may not be feeling unwell. If unwell follow sick day rules advice sheet