Since about half of all pregnant women experience the all-day nausea and vomiting erroneously termed 'morning sickness,' it's fair to say a bunch of diabetic ladies are going share this joy as well.
I escaped morning sickness, but it remained high on my endocrinologist and obstetrician's lists of concerns. When diabetic women have trouble keeping food (or sometimes even drink) down, dangerous low blood sugars can become a major problem. Being passed out and nauseous is definitely worse than just being nauseous. Not to mention that low blood sugars themselves can often cause nausea... a double diabetic mom whammy.
So, if you're feeling ill and getting a lot of lows, don't hesitate. Call your doctor. Together you may change your basal insulin rates, if you're on a pump, or your long-acting insulin dose. It will be easy to change back once you're feeling less sick, or if you reduce them too far.
Doctors recommend anything full-sugar and ginger-based to me, as ginger is a natural anti-nausea food. A sailor friend of mine keeps ginger gum on his boat. Think ginger ale, ginger snaps and other easy on the tummy products that can help you keep blood glucose up, especially if you can't eat regular meals. It will definitely feel weird to drink real soda. Enjoy the moment if possible! It will not last very long.
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