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Poll Results   Which of the following sick-day supplies do you have on hand in the event that you or your child develop severe nausea or vomiting?         Prescription anti-nausea medicine (e.g., Phenergan)     1%   12         An electrolyte replacement drink     1%   13         Regular or Humalog insulin     4%   32         Sugar soda pop, jello, or other fast carb food     13%   91         All of the above     14%   99         Some of the above     59%   402         None of the above     3%   26

Which of the following sick-day supplies do you have on hand in the event that you or your child develop severe nausea or vomiting? Poll dates: October 15 - 22, 2000 Total Votes: 675 Stomach illnesses can be especially difficult for people with diabetes. With flu season approaching, it's important to be prepared with sick-day supplies, including: A prescription anti-nausea medication (e.g., Phenergan), to help keep food down An electrolyte replacement drink (e.g., Gatorade), to help rehydrate Fast acting insulin (Humalog or Regluar) to bring down high blood sugars Fast acting carbs that are easy to eat, such as regular soft drinks or gelatin dessert Being prepared for an illness can help reduce the chances of needing to make a run to the emergency room. [Return to the current poll]

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