MarthaD
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Hi. I've just started dapagliflozin and have slightly elevated ketones (1.1). Wondering if anyone knows if this is to be expected? I'm being monitored for latent type 1. Glucose levels are good. Thanks.
As far as I know, there are no T1/LADA guidelines on how low C-peptide should be before starting insulin, usually this decision is guided by blood glucose. There are some who believe that starting insulin early may even help the body produce its own insulin for a bit longer.My cpeptide isn't low enough yet for insulin.
I would contact your HCP with this question, and I would read up on symptoms of DKA as well.The addition of dapagliflozin has brought my glucose levels into mostly normal range, but have slightly elevated ketones, so I'm wondering if that's normal.
Makes sense to me.Thanks, @Antje77, very helpful. I don't follow a low-carb diet as such, but I'm careful about what I consume and try to limit my carb intake. My endo gave me a prescription for ketone test strips and told me I'd only need to test over 13. Sounds like I need to reconsider that. I think I'll periodically test until I feel more comfortable on the flozin. Back to 0.7 now, so I'll see what happens. Will contact diabetes clinic if they rise again.
I’m not a consultant or DSN, and I’m type 1, but…
My consultant will not prescribe “flozins” for patients as they are known to raise ketones at normal glucose levels.
For me, 0.7 would still be high ketones yet that’s the low end that’s being experienced here. I think I would go back and discuss their suitability and the effects with the prescriber. My evidence is obviously just anecdotal but the prescriber should have the information and knowledge at their fingertips.
Thanks. I've done some reading since, and I'm now questioning why the consultant prescribed them. Doesn't seem to have been a very informed decision. Although he prescribed a ketone meter at the same time, so I'm presuming he must know there are risks.More importantly they are for T2’s only
They should not be prescribed to any form of T1 including lada.. they are not licensed for this use, although they can be prescribed off licensed it should be done with great care