Vomiting Diabetic?

Question

My mother's diabetes has been controlled by pills for 2 years. She has to eat right, but other wise she's fine.
Until she got a stomach flu.
She's puking, can't take her meds or eat anything. Should I worry about low blood sugar?
I'm afraid to let her sleep, I don't want her to go into a crisis in her sleep.

Answer 1

Call her Dr. yes I would worry about her blood sugar

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Type 2 diabetics are usually not at risk for DKA or acidosis, but in rare cases it may occur when an illness is present.

The main thing is what her blood sugars are running at. What was her last test result? Are you monitoring her at least 1x every 4 hours? The beauty of home monitoring is that you can stop a problem before it becomes a big one.

If she stays in the normal range, nothing to worry about, keep an eye on her. Usually illness will raise blood sugars, so you need to watch for this. Especially if she is not taking her medication, so this needs to be watched very closely.

Severe low blood sugar *usually* does not occur in Type 2's on meds, even if they miss a meal.

However, this is your game plan:

1) Determine her blood sugar. If low, treat with glucose gel. She can rub it into the side of her mouth without swallowing. If severely high, and she cannot take her medication or it is not helping, she will need to call her doctor or go to the ER to get an injection of insulin and IV fluids, especially if she has moderate to large ketones. Ketones can be very dangerous and can be checked using urine strips called "Ketostix". Ketones will also make the vomitting worse. Along with dehydration, this can be very dangerous if not treated right away. Large ketones are not likely in a Type 2 diabetic.

2) If she is not severely high, have her take a Gravol, her meds, and drink Pedialyte or diet Sprite (Diet Sprite if her blood sugar is high).

3)Keep a close watch and test 1x at least every 4 hours until the bug passes. Follow steps above if anything changes.

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Answer 5

Definately talk to her doctor. Or have her call. Her blood sugar is definately an issue! My best friend is diabetic, and she told me of a medication she was given to keep her from vomiting if she gets the flu. Mention this as well. I don't know what it's called though. She should have a blood-glucose monitor handy, and should be checking her sugar levels more often to guard against abnormal glucose amounts. Make sure she has access to sugar water, or glucose supplements (which you can find at your drug store).

Hope this helps

Answer 6

The "stomach flu" (not really flu at all) only last 24 hours.. The chances of her having any diabetic problems are very minute (small).. Just check her glucose levels with her monitor and keep an eye on it. Keep some orange juice on hand in case her glucose level drops. If it drops to much call 911.

Answer 7

The illness should raise her blood sugar, so you should monitor it every couple of hours. If it goes over 200, you might want to get her to a doc, but I've been sick and seen 170 to 180 with no complications. It comes right down as you get well. I've never had low sugar and I've heard that it's rare in non insulin dependent type 2s except those who are on some of the older medications. Just watch it closely. If it goes under 70, give her a little soda or something with sugar in it. Just keep track of her blood sugar. 80 to 120 is fine, up to 200 isn't unusual when sick. Over 200, you might want to see a doc. If in doubt, seek professional help.

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Answer 9

I would get her to an urgent care, or call your health plans triage nurse for advice. Vomiting and diabetes do not go well together.

Answer 10

Make her comfortable, have her sip on regular coke and you keep an eye on her sugars.

No other foods until she is better and stops vomiting.

Your doctor can give you a script for anti-nausea meds that will help.

Hope she is well soon.

Answer 11

It might not be the stomach flu at all. If her DBT got out of control, she might develop something called Metabolic Acidosis, wich is life treathening and will start as vomiting and abdominal pain. Check with her doctor soon.