Some days you eat normally. On other days, illness, digestive symptoms or reduced appetite may make eating difficult.
For a person receiving diabetes treatment, a significant change in food intake can be relevant because the usual medicine, insulin and meal routine may have been planned around more typical eating patterns.
What should you avoid?
Guessing treatment changes
Do not independently skip, reduce or increase prescribed treatment because your appetite has changed.
Ignoring persistent symptoms
Ongoing poor appetite, vomiting or inability to eat or drink appropriately may require medical assessment.
Assuming every glucose change is caused by food
Illness and other factors may also affect glucose levels.
At Kharghar Diabetes & Obesity Clinic, changes in appetite can be reviewed in relation to glucose patterns, current treatment and the underlying clinical situation.
If reduced intake occurs during illness, follow your individual sick-day plan or contact your treating healthcare professional for guidance.
Disclaimer: This information is intended for general health awareness and should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for professional consultation. Individual evaluation and treatment may vary.
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