It’s flu season. It’s also RSV season, and COVID is still going around. If you or a loved one has T1D, it’s incredibly important to be diligent, as any viral illness can be serious in people with T1D. If you do contract a viral illness, please seek medical guidance at onset—do not wait to see if symptoms improve.

Why is extra caution necessary? Sickness in those with T1D can cause:

• Elevated blood sugars
• Increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis
• Over the counter medicines to treat illnesses can also cause elevated blood-sugar levels

Learn more about being sick with T1D: https://www.jdrf.org/t1d…/living-with-t1d/t1d-and-flu/