DKA

[rachy0121]

This May sound like a daft question but can you ask your gp to be tested for DKA?

 

[Diakat]

Do you have any of the symptoms?

 

[eventhorizon]

You could but if think you have dka you need a+e. Fast.

 

[rachy0121]

The things I have is my irratic sugars at the moment. Needing toilet and thirst

 

[eventhorizon]

Constant high blood sugars over 14 is a worry. Constant thirst and loads of wee could be signs of DKA. How high have your blood sugars been? Also an infection like flu can play havoc on sugar control.

 

[Diakat]

Do you have a means of testing for ketones?

 

[rachy0121]

Constant high blood sugars over 14 is a worry. Constant thirst and loads of wee could be signs of DKA. How high have your blood sugars been? Also an infection like flu can play havoc on sugar control.

Ah I have had a bad cold but my
Sugars have been playing up for a while now I have ketone sticks but I think they’re out of date

 

[rachy0121]

Do you have a means of testing for ketones?

I have ketone sticks but I think they’re out of date

 

[Diakat]

Ok. What level are your blood sugars at right now? How does breathing feel? Apart from the need to use the loo a lot how do you feel?
If your breathing is fast and you feel unwell and have high sugars call 111 don't wait for the GP.

 

[rachy0121]

Ok. What level are your blood sugars at right now? How does breathing feel? Apart from the need to use the loo a lot how do you feel?
If your breathing is fast and you feel unwell and have high sugars call 111 don't wait for the GP.

Actually my blood is 8.1 which I’m well impressed with I’m having so many hypos and hypers it’s a blessing to have a steady number. I’m splitting my lantus instead of having 20 units in the evening I’m having 10u am and then 10u pm see if that may help

 

[Diakat]

Have a read of this link
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-complications/diabetic-ketoacidosis.html

But at 8.1 you shouldn't be at risk of DKA. Go get some new test sticks though or ask for a ketone meter and strips

 

[rachy0121]

Have a read of this link
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-complications/diabetic-ketoacidosis.html

But at 8.1 you shouldn't be at risk of DKA. Go get some new test sticks though or ask for a ketone meter and strips

Ok no I am not having any of the majority of those symptoms thank god. When I was first diagnosed I was though! Thank you much appreciated I will ask my gp for some new ketone sticks

 

[HICHAM_T2]

When insulin is stored in the body, the body begins to break down fat, resulting in ketone acids and thus poisoning the blood DKA

 

[Diakat]

When insulin is stored in the body, the body begins to break down fat, resulting in ketone acids and thus poisoning the blood DKA

The op is T1 so this does not sound applicable.

 

[HICHAM_T2]

The op is T1 so this does not sound applicable.

Hi
type2 of diabetes rarely has DKA Because the proportion of insulin will be present even if few

 

[Fenn]

Is that correct that t2 are extremely unlikely to be dka? And if sugars are really good at the moment that makes it impossible right? My dsn told me to go to casulty if my keytones get to 1.5 and they are currently 2.1 but I think she is wrong? Im taking my insulin like a good boy so I am all good right? I feel fine

 

[HICHAM_T2]

Is that correct that t2 are extremely unlikely to be dka? And if sugars are really good at the moment that makes it impossible right? My dsn told me to go to casulty if my keytones get to 1.5 and they are currently 2.1 but I think she is wrong? Im taking my insulin like a good boy so I am all good right? I feel fine

DkA occurs when acute insulin deficiency occurs and when the body is forced to break fat
in type2 of diabetes rarely reaches this critical stage


Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication from diabetes that can be serious and life-threatening. DKA is often a common factor when first diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, but also can occur during management of the disease. When the body is not receiving enough insulin to break down glucose, it forces the body to start breaking down fat as fuel. Ketones are then released into the body.
for more informations

 

[Fenn]

I read that but was just after real experience rather than googling, thankyou

I take Jardiance and recently read this is a risk factor, im sure its fine thankyou

 

[Diakat]

@Fenn how are your sugars and are you eating low carb? Ketosis is different to DKA

 

[Fenn]

@Fenn how are your sugars and are you eating low carb? Ketosis is different to DKA

Nope not low carbing but always reduced carbs, bgs are 6-7 until I eat then 15s with a six hour drop back to 6-7 but I am skipping lunch to try and get hba1c down, thankyou