Summary
In this post, Amber Clour, author of the Diabetes Daily Grind blog, talks about her experience of managing her type 1 diabetes while attending the emergency room for suspected appendicitis. She describes the steps she took to make sure her blood sugar levels were managed safely and with her consent, including communicating clearly with all healthcare professionals, ensuring her continuous glucose monitor (CGM) was not removed and bringing her own supply of glucose tablets to manage hypoglycaemia.
Further reading
Blog - “I felt lucky to get out alive”: why we must improve hospital safety for people with diabetes
ER visit – You know your body better than I do (Diabetes Daily Grind, 5 January 2023)
https://diabetesdailygrind.com/er-visit-you-know-your-body-better-than-i-do/
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