Sickness Archives

Who Is Most at Risk for DKA (and Who Thinks They Aren’t?)

By TCOYD on May 21, 2026 / Diabetes Complications, DKA, Hyperglycemia, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Sickness / 6 Comments

A woman exercising wearing a continuous glucose monitor, a man reaching for farxiga in his medicine cabinet, and a woman lying on the couch sick.

Most people think DKA only occurs when T1D is first diagnosed or when infusion lines fail. But you aren’t out of the woods if you have type 2 diabetes, use a patch pump, or are on MDI. DKA can happen for other reasons, and often at times when it’s least expected.

DKA or the Flu? The Life-Saving Difference You Need To Know

By TCOYD on October 3, 2025 / Diabetes Complications, DKA, Gastrointestinal Issues, Hyperglycemia, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Sickness / 15 Comments

Woman with headache and stomach ache laying on the couch

Flu season is here, but if you have diabetes, those body aches or stomach troubles might not be the flu at all – they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Because DKA can look a lot like the flu, it’s easy to miss the red flags until it’s too late. Here’s how to spot the difference.

Dr. P Got Covid…His Most Surprising Symptom and Advice If You Get Sick

By TCOYD on January 27, 2022 / A Dose of Dr. E, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Sickness, Video / 45 Comments

Dr. P got candid about his recent experience getting COVID. He opened up about how it made him feel – emotionally as well as physically – and he talked about his weirdest and most predominant symptom. He discussed how COVID affected his diabetes, and he offered firsthand advice on what to do if you get sick.

Diabetes in the Hospital

By Kristi Kulasa on April 6, 2021 / CGM, Pumps, Sickness, Stress, Surgery / 9 Comments

A hospital stay can mean changes to your diabetes routine that go beyond being buck naked in a backless gown. Hospital rules and regs usually involve adjustments to meds, food, devices, and meal timing. Dr. Kristi Kulasa offers insights and tips on what to know and how to be prepared.