Vomiting and Type 1 Diabetes - "Never Assume"

Every person with Type 1 Diabetes who has nausea or vomiting MUST be assumed to have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) until proven otherwise.

• Vomiting requires URGENT assessment by checking blood glucose and blood ketones.
• RAPID deterioration can occur in DKA and may be life-threatening.
• NEVER ASSUME that the cause of vomiting is food poisoning, “gastro”, excessive alcohol, migraine, coeliac contamination or any other cause until it is clear that:
  • Insulin has been effectively administered and
  • Blood glucose and blood ketones are not elevated.

Dr Peter Goss FRACP (Vic)
Chair
Australian Paediatric Society Diabetes Committee
5th August 2021

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