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Even normal illnesses like colds and flu can cause special problems when you have diabetes. If you can't eat, or are vomiting, it may be hard to keep blood sugar up.Some illnesses interfere with the way insulin works. If you are taking insulin, you may need more while you are ill. If you are ill for a long period and the pills are not controlling your diabetes, your doctor may want you to start insulin.
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