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Blood sugar monitoring

Kafalf said:
Yes GP aware of ketones in urine but was told not to worry about this. When testing ketones were always ++ & +++.
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Ketones in urine in someone with high blood sugar levels and symptoms of exhaustion and nausea are NOT something to be put off dealing with until GAD test results are available. With ketones +++ you should be in hospital treated with insulin immediately.

Please call 111 or just go to A&E - if you have had high blood sugar and ketones for any extended period you are at high risk of diabetic ketoacidosis a serious life threatening diabetic complication.
 
I don't understand why your GP has diagnosed type 2, everything you've said says type 1 to me! If your blood sugar is high, you're feeling sick and you have ketones in your urine you should go to a&e
 
catapillar said:
Ketones in urine in someone with high blood sugar levels and symptoms of exhaustion and nausea are NOT something to be put off dealing with until GAD test results are available. With ketones +++ you should be in hospital treated with insulin immediately.

Please call 111 or just go to A&E - if you have had high blood sugar and ketones for any extended period you are at high risk of diabetic ketoacidosis a serious life threatening diabetic complication.
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It's weird though as I'm still functioning going to work, doing everyday chores etc although it's an effort, that's why I haven't been to A&E. GP told me to go only if I start vomiting which I haven't
 
Kafalf said:
It's weird though as I'm still functioning going to work, doing everyday chores etc although it's an effort, that's why I haven't been to A&E. GP told me to go only if I start vomiting which I haven't
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I would suggest that you seek medical advice from someone other than you GP at this point, because this laid back approach to high ketones is unusual to say the least. 111 is a free NHS help line for non emergency medical queries, I think you should phone them today.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is diagnosed by:
  • blood sugar level >11 - which you have had
  • ketones or 2+ or more on a urine dipstick - which you have had
  • Bicarbonate < 15 / venous pH <7.3 - which, presumably, you have not been tested for
You have all the indications of DKA, a potentially fatal diabetic complication, you should be investigated and treated at a matter of urgency. I would suggest ringing 111 for advice today.
 
I will, can I also add I look ok I don't look unwell just feel it. To my knowledge I haven't had the bicarbonate test.
 
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