type 1 and ketones

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    hypothetical question about T1D and survival without insulin

    Hi everyone, I am a T1D myself for nearly 4 years (since 16 yrs old) and I’m still learning about what insulin really does the body in depth/scientific terms. I know the basics and the ins and out as I have to inject novarapid as well as my lantus daily and I don’t really have any problems...
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    Arborist, anyone else? Just got libre

    Diagnosed in 2016, aged 27, no family history of type 1 or 2 so came as a complete surprise. I’m an arborist so most of the day I’m up a tree and have had to keep my sugars high to get through the day but it’s now resulted in high hba1c (77mmol). Had a diabetic review yesterday and got a bit...
  3. MissZButler

    High BG and Ketones. What to do

    Hi all, I’m Type 1 diabetic and I’ve had an awful day with blood sugars and ketones... haven’t been feeling well today either so I’m trying to figure out what I should do. I’m on Tresiba 6 units OD and Novorapid for bolus. I woke up today with a BG of 12. Unusual for me as I usually wake in the...
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    Type 1 Ketones in type 1

    In Diabetics Type 1, is it also bad to have low ketone levels e.g 0.4. What would low levels mean here?