Sick days When you are sick or injured, diabetes can be harder to manage. Knowing what to do when you are sick will help you manage your glucose levels and reduce your risk of more serious illness. Ask your health professional for a sick day action plan, so you know how to handle sick days when they happen. Sick day with diabetes Find out what you need to know to manage your diabetes and blood glucose levels when you are sick. Learn more about sick days Sick day action plans Need a sick day action plan? Find one here that you and your health professional can adapt to suit you. Learn more about sick day action plans Hospital stays and medical procedures Going to hospital, having surgery or getting a scan can be stressful. And when you have diabetes, these can affect your blood glucose levels and daily routines. Talking to your healthcare team in advance so you both know what to expect will help make sure things run smoothly, so you can focus on recovery. Hospital stays with diabetes Find out how your diabetes management may change while in hospital, and how to advocate for yourself. Read about hospital stays Surgery and medical procedures Get tips on questions to ask and how to plan for surgery and medical procedures, including a handy checklist. Learn how to plan for surgery Scans and radiation treatments Wondering if you can wear your CGM or pump during scans or radiation? Here’s what you need to know. Read about medical scans More information and support Call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 and ask to speak to a diabetes educator. Go to the Australian Diabetes Educators Association to find a credentialled diabetes educator near you. Go to Healthdirect to find diabetes health professionals near you. Last updated: September 2026
