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In episodes of acute illness, people with type 2 diabetes should:

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Stop glucose lowering medication, monitor their blood glucose and only take medication if levels rise
Continue with fluids and medication but monitor bloods for glucose and/or ketones
Increase blood glucose medication until after the illness as acute illness can cause blood glucose to rise
Go to the emergency department for advice

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