Diabetes Health Guides

These general guides are intended to support your understanding of everyday diabetes care. They are educational in nature and are not a substitute for the individualised advice of your doctor.

Everyday Blood Sugar Monitoring

Regular blood sugar monitoring helps you and your doctor understand how your body responds to food, activity, medication and daily routine. How often you should test, and what your individual target range should be, varies by person and is best set by your doctor as part of your treatment plan.

Physical Activity and Diabetes

Regular physical activity, appropriate to your fitness level and any other health conditions, is generally encouraged as part of diabetes management. Check with your doctor before starting a new activity routine, particularly if you take insulin or medications that can lower blood sugar.

Recognising Highs and Lows

Learning to recognise the general signs of low blood sugar (such as shakiness, sweating, confusion or sudden hunger) and high blood sugar (such as excessive thirst, frequent urination or fatigue) is an important safety skill. Always follow the individualised action plan given to you by your doctor, and seek urgent medical attention for severe or worsening symptoms.

Sick-Day Guidance

Illness can affect blood sugar levels even when you are eating normally. General guidance during illness includes monitoring blood sugar more frequently, staying hydrated, and continuing medication unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Contact your doctor promptly if you are unwell and unsure how to adjust your routine.

Travelling With Diabetes

Planning ahead — carrying sufficient medication and supplies, keeping them accessible rather than in checked luggage, and knowing how to manage time-zone changes to medication schedules — can help make travel smoother. Speak with your doctor before travelling for personalised advice.

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