Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are clear answers to common questions about using SickDayKit, how our tools handle your data, and why our medical boundaries are drawn the way they are.
About the Tools & Templates
Why is the sick-day plan template partially blank?
Because crucial medical decisions—such as target glucose ranges, testing schedules, and medication adjustments—must come directly from your licensed healthcare team. Every person with type 2 diabetes has an individual health profile, kidney function, and medication regimen. Printing hard numbers on a generic template would be medically dangerous. We provide the structure; your doctor provides the clinical specifics.
Is my personal health information stored on your servers?
No. SickDayKit does not collect, transmit, or store any health data on our servers. When you type into the Sick-Day Plan Template or the Symptom Log, everything is saved entirely inside your device's web browser using local storage. We cannot see what you write, we cannot restore lost entries, and nobody on the internet has access to your inputs.
Can I use this site on a public or shared computer?
Yes, but with precautions. Because data is stored in the browser's local cache, anyone who opens that same browser on that computer could view your inputs. If you must use a shared computer, click the "Clear everything on this device" button before you close the browser, or use the tool in Private / Incognito browsing mode and print out your completed plan.
Can I print or save my plan as a PDF?
Yes. Both the Plan Template and the Symptom Log feature a one-click "Print or save as PDF" button. We have engineered custom print styles that strip away the website header, navigation, and footer, leaving a clean, high-contrast document that you can easily hand to a doctor, emergency responder, or family caregiver.
Content & Medical Questions
Why don't your guides tell me what blood sugar level is dangerous?
General numbers you read on the web can create a false sense of security or cause unnecessary panic. What counts as an urgent threshold depends on your baseline control, whether you take insulin or sulfonylureas, your ketone risk, and other medical factors. We explicitly teach you what questions to ask your doctor so that you have their exact, personalized numerical thresholds documented in advance.
Has this website been reviewed by a doctor?
No, and we are completely transparent about this fact. SickDayKit is produced by an editorial and research team, not by licensed clinicians. Because there is no clinical reviewer, we strictly forbid our content from dispensing medical advice, prescribing doses, or diagnosing illnesses. We stick strictly to administrative and organizational support. Please see our Medical Review page for full details.
Where does your information come from?
Our educational guides are summarized and organized from publicly accessible guidelines published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), and MedlinePlus. Every article lists its source citations and the date we verified them.
Site Operations & Advertising
Is SickDayKit free to use?
Yes, 100% free. You do not need to create an account, register, or pay any subscription fee.
Why do you display advertisements?
Third-party advertising (such as Google AdSense) enables us to cover server hosting, development, and ongoing editorial maintenance without charging our readers. However, we maintain strict commercial ethics: we never place ads on emergency or urgent-call pages (/when-to-call), and advertisers never influence our editorial content.
How do I report an error or suggest an improvement?
Please email our editorial team at . (Remember not to include your private medical details in the email.)