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 <br>Diabetes mellitus, more commonly known as diabetes, is known to cause numerous complications. One of the potentially lesser-known side effects of diabetes is nausea. Nausea can occur because of medications, untreated high blood sugar, among other reasons. Not everyone who has diabetes will develop nausea. Still, it’s essential for people with diabetes to know how to take care of their diabetes and minimize their likelihood of developing this unpleasant condition. Nausea is an uneasy, queasy feeling in your stomach that sometimes precedes vomiting. People become nauseous for countless reasons, including motion sickness, food poisoning, pregnancy, eating, or drinking too much, and head injuries. When people are nauseous, they usually have a loss of appetite. They may also have difficulty completing their normal day-to-day tasks. While unpleasant, nausea serves as a very important protective biological function in humans. Nausea can help deter us from eating foods that are dangerous for us, such as toxins and chemicals.<br>
 <br>Chronic nausea is cause for concern more than intermittent, situational-based nausea, such as eating a food that you don’t tolerate well. Chronic nausea can be a sign that something is off with your body. Therefore, a case of chronic, unexplained nausea would warrant further investigation. We will discuss some of these causes of diabetes nausea in more detail below. A normal blood sugar range is between 70 and 140 mg/dL. It can become problematic if your [blood glucose](https://www.europeana.eu/portal/search?query=blood%20glucose) level consistently falls above or below this range. A low blood sugar level is defined as being less than 70 mg/dL. Having low blood sugar (blood glucose) is called hypoglycemia. You might not feel symptoms of a low blood sugar level until it falls below that threshold, or you might feel symptoms at a slightly higher blood sugar level. Low blood sugar levels can arise from too much insulin or other diabetes medication, not eating enough, and too much exercise, among other factors.<br>
 <br>Blood sugar levels that are too high (hyperglycemia) can also cause nausea. In the case of hypoglycemia, it’s important to consume food or drink with sugar in it to raise blood sugar levels, which should help to relieve nausea. In the case of hyperglycemia, it’s crucial to check blood glucose often to ensure they don’t raise to dangerously high levels and to be in contact with a healthcare provider. One of the serious complications of uncontrolled high blood sugar includes diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which commonly occurs in people with type 1 diabetes,  [MedicGLP](https://rentry.co/47026-glp-weight-loss-a-revolutionary-approach-to-obesity-management) and diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) in people with type 2 diabetes,  [MedicGLP](https://rentry.co/47026-glp-weight-loss-a-revolutionary-approach-to-obesity-management) of which nausea is a symptom of both. Other signs and symptoms signs of diabetic ketoacidosis include abdominal or stomach pain, fatigue, frequent urination, excessive thirstiness, fruity odor to the breath, shortness of breath, and sometimes unconsciousness. Dehydration from nausea and vomiting can further worsen electrolyte imbalances, which is why it’s essential to seek prompt medical attention for these [conditions](https://pixabay.com/images/search/conditions/).<br>
 <br>While diabetes medications are very important for helping to manage diabetes, all medications have side effects, some of which include nausea. Metformin is a popular diabetes medication known to cause several gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea. For this reason, many healthcare providers begin with a small dose and encourage the patient to increase the dose as tolerated over several weeks gradually. In addition to steadily increasing the dose, taking metformin with a meal may also help reduce the unpleasant side effects. Byetta (generic name exenatide) is an injectable blood-sugar-lowering medication from the GLP-1 receptor agonist family. Byetta is known to cause side effects such as nausea or vomiting, upset stomach, and diarrhea, among others. Victoza (generic name liraglutide) is another GLP-1 receptor agonist like Byetta and is known to cause nausea and other GI symptoms. Symlin (generic name pramlintide) can cause nausea, similar to the other GLP-1 receptor  [Medic GLP Support](http://cgi.www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~akanbe/yu-betsu/joyful/joyful.cgi?page=20) agonists already mentioned.<br>
 <br>Side effects can be exaggerated if too high a dose is taken, so following exact prescribing information and following up with the prescribing healthcare provider is very important. Sulfonylureas, another class of diabetes medications that can cause nausea, though it is infrequent. DPP-4 inhibitor drugs such as Januvia and Onglyza may cause nausea, and may also increase the risk of pancreatitis, so it usually isn’t recommended for those with a history of pancreatitis. Insulin usually doesn’t cause symptoms because it’s something the body makes naturally. Still, in the event of injecting too much insulin and/or not eating enough after taking it, low blood sugar can result, which does cause nausea. One of the potential long-term consequences of chronic high blood sugar is gastroparesis. High blood sugar damages the nerves of the stomach, which affects how well it empties food out of the stomach to the rest of the digestive system. Symptoms of gastroparesis include a feeling of fullness, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.<br>