What a sick day action plan is A sick day action plan is a step-by-step guide that helps you look after your diabetes when you are unwell. It explains what to do and when to do it, including when to: check your glucose levels adjust the dose of your medicine or insulin check for ketones call your health professional or get urgent medical help. How to get a sick day action plan Your doctor or diabetes health professional can help create a sick day action plan that is right for you. To get started: Download the sick day action plan that matches your type of diabetes and how it is treated. Take the plan to your next appointment. Talk with your health professional about how to adapt it for you. Download a sick day action plan to get started Type 2 Diabetes Using Insulin Type 2 Diabetes Not Using Insulin Type 1 Diabetes Tandem TSlim Type 1 Diabetes Medtronic Insulin Pump Type 1 Diabetes Multiple Daily Injections Type 1 Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy Type 1 Diabetes Omnipod 5 Type 1 Diabetes Omnipod DASH Type 1 Diabetes Ypsomed Ypsopump More information and support Call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 and ask to speak to a diabetes educator. Find a credentialled diabetes educator near you by visiting the Australian Diabetes Educators Association . Find a diabetes health professional on the Healthdirect website. This information is intended as a guide only. It should not replace individual medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, or further questions, you should contact your health professional.
