There are two main conditions that link diabetes and vomiting. The first is gastroparesis, due to neuropathy, when the stomach does not empty itself properly. This results from nerve damage, leading to “broken signals” to and from the brain. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence for those with diabetes. Vomiting (or nausea) can also occur when the body’s blood sugar level becomes too low (hyperglycemia) or too high (hypoglycemia), due to an imbalance of sugar and insulin. Besides these causes due to diabetes, vomiting brought on by a cold or flu can lead to serious problems for diabetics, and should therefore be monitored closely.

Vomiting in Diabetes, and Ketoacidosis

People who suffer from diabetes and vomiting should pay careful attention, as vomiting that lasts for more than a few hours can indicate a very serious condition such as ketoacidosis, which can be life-threatening. For this reason, if your …