sickness bug

[louisekitson75]

Hi it's not me with type 1 diabetes it's my daughter, she's been throwing up with a sickness bug since 4 this morning and i was wondering if i should give her insulin even though she hasn't eaten anything just sipping flat lemonade ,she's now not throwing anything up just bile and she's not wanting to wee so i can't check for ketons , we are check sugars and ranging between 8-9 should i give levermer as she has 10 in the morning normally and 8 novapid would be grateful for advice

 

[CarbsRok]

Yes most definitely give her background insulin. Her body doesn't produce any so you need to replace what isn't there for her. Any concerns though give the hospital team a call.

 

[louisekitson75]

Thank you I've given her levermer 10 units, and 2 novarapid and been checking sugar s regularly!

 

[CarbsRok]

Thank you I've given her levermer 10 units, and 2 novarapid and been checking sugar s regularly!

Hope your daughter soon feels better.

 

[noblehead]

I do hope your daughter is feeling better soon, take a look at the Sick Day Rules for advice on what to do when someone is ill and have type 1 diabetes:

http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/info/?page_id=141

 

[louisekitson75]

Thank you for your advice she's now stopped being sick ,sugars are stable ,she says she feels sick but has stopped last time sge was sick was 11 o clock thus morning so hoping bug is out of her system thanks for the helpful advice ☺