Diet Gatorade? I know I've seen it!!

Note, though, that Gatorade is not a miracle drug for all ailments.
The salt and sugar are great for replenishiing a body duriing heavy
exertaion, but unless your dad's sweating up a storm and not getting
enough salt or carbs from other sources, he may not need anything like
it.

So, water is usually just fine, and thirst quenching and inexpensive
as well. A squeeze of lemon for taste, or considering he's in Florida
and may have fabulous fruit available this year, a little splash of
juice containing only a few grams of carb would probably be tasty and
refreshing as well.

Is your dad taking any other medication? Diuretics or kidney
medication that may affect his salt levels, and require him to be
cautious with his food and fluids beyond just diabetes?

when sick, i drink regular ginger ale with a pinch of salt in it........
stir out the bubbles so you don't get a gurgley stomach

the regular gingerale replaces food for me, until i can hold something down

Kaopectate takes care of the runs........

kate

Gatorade is nothing more than sugar water with salt and potassium in it.  I
have never been told by a Dr. to take it for diarrhea.  My daughter has been
told to take it when she was throwing up or had a fever.

You can get sugar free sports drinks.