Vomiting, diarrhea, and fevers can leave your body without enough fluid and can lead to dehydration.
When dehydration is severe and untreated, it can lead to organ failure.
“Whenever you’re dehydrated, all of the solutes or the compounds in your body, like sodium and glucose, can become concentrated,” Dr. Frediani says.
Dehydration also can increase your risk of DKA. If you are experiencing new symptoms of DKA, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms may include:
- Blurry vision
- Dry mouth
- Excessive urination
- Exhaustion
- Fruity breath
- Unexplained weight loss
Pay attention to what you drink too. In addition to drinking water to help your body recover from dehydration, you may consider adding fluids with electrolytes. But sports drinks that contain electrolytes, as well as fruit juices, can contain a lot of sugar. Check the ingredients in these beverages just as you would any food, and only incorporate drinks with sugar if your blood sugar is low or dropping.
“Sip on fluids throughout the day,” Urbanski says. “If you are able to eat solid foods, sip on carbohydrate-free beverages.”
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