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Getting sick is no fun for anyone , but being diabetic and treating your diabetes symptoms with the flu still means you have to take care of your sugar.You still need to take your medications, especially your blood sugar meds and check for keytones also.If you are having trouble keeping food down, here are some tips from the American Diabetes Association.

1. Keep your liquids clear.Sip liquids like apple juice,sports drinks and regular sodas if you cannot keep anything else down.

2. Any broth is good. Drink vegetable juices ,sports drinks to replace potassium and sodium during bouts of diarrhea and vomiting.

3. If your eating gets of schedule , you need to consume  15 grams of carbohydrates about every hour to keep your sugar from dropping to low. Types of food with 15 grams of carbs are : A cup of any broth you choose, a cup of cream soup, 1/2 a cup of a vegetable  juice , 1 cup of milk or yogurt , 1/4 cup of sherbet , 1 small frozen juice bar , 6 saltines, also 1 cup of a sports drink or 1/2 cup of a regular soda.

You can also ask for sick day meal plans from a registered dietitian. Also you must watch the OTC medications. There is available products for people with diabetes and high blood pressure for the cold and flu season.