Keep a daily record of

• Your blood glucose numbers.
• The times of the day you took your insulin.
• The amount and type of insulin you took.
• Whether you had ketones in your urine.

• Tell your doctor if you have hypoglycemia often, especially at the same time of the day or night several times in a row.
• Tell your doctor if you've passed out from hypoglycemia.
• Ask your doctor about glucagon. Glucagon is a medicine that raises blood glucose. If you pass out from hypoglycemia, someone should call 911 and give you a glucagon shot.

• Take your insulin, even if you've been throwing up. Ask your doctor about how to adjust your insulin dose, based on your blood glucose test results.

When you travel,

• Buy special insulated bags to carry your insulin and to keep it from freezing or getting too hot.
• Take extra needles, insulin, and blood glucose test strips in case of loss or breakage.
• If you're going to another country, ask your doctor for a letter saying that you have diabetes and need insulin shots. If asked, show the letter to the customs people.

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