Can stress cause ketones

Sharrryn

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Pump
Hi
Feeling very stressed today. Have had normal blood sugars but ketones. They are only a tiny bit up 0.6 - 0.8. But it's making me more anxious. Does anyone else ever get ketone elevation when stressed ??
 

phdiabetic

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Insulin
I haven't heard of this happening before. Make sure you keep an eye on both ketone and blood sugar levels, and drink plenty of water. Hope you're ok!