First, thank you to all who replied. I should have said (in reference to the diabetes
and medication for it) that I've been on medication for 5 years, and have always had
metformin, so that isn't the problem. I thank Sheldon, especially, for the link about
gastroenteritis, since we now believe that's the problem. I'm feeling a little bit
better today, but my daughter is now vomiting. Her pediatrician has recommended clear
liquids and possibly some electrolyte replacement (like pedialyte) if she continues
to vomit, and lots of rest. I still have an appointment for the doctor that I intend
to keep, and her pediatrician says if she gets any worse that he will get her in
regardless.

The biggest reason this troubled me so much was the stomach cramps, which I've not
experienced before in this manner. That, coupled with the effects on my BG levels. I
was told by the PA at my Dr's office that sugar free ginger ale and sprite wouldn't
work because the sugar in the regular beverages is part of the equation.

I'm still not up to much eating, but have been advised that food may make it easier
to keep down my meds (which I so far have been unable to do), so I'm going to see how
I feel by this evening and try it.

Thanks again, very much.

kimberly