Females with diabetes tend to suffer from bouts of ketoacidosis due to lack of food. The Slimmers Diet. As insulin promotes weight gain, some females try to loose weight by cutting down on food and insulin. This in turn can cause a gradual build up of Ketones in the body and the first indication they get is bouts of vomiting followed by a trip to hospital. In the event of a vomiting illness you must have an emergency plan drawn up.
Most younger teenagers stay at home and have the back up from their parents.
If you are living in digs you must explain to your flat mates the seriousness of a vomiting illness. Going on holiday can also have its consequences, especially in a foreign country. We were on holiday in Scotland about 5 years ago when Scott started being sick every half hour from 4am. At 7pm Scott was still being sick and after another doctor's visit we were on our way to Perth Royal Infirmary. We made a few basic mistakes with Scott's illness.