Hi
I have type 1 diabetes and was diagnosed 5 years ago. My nurse has been teaching me about blood ketone testing. I'm used to glucose testing but this is new to me. She tells me I am at particular risk of something called DKA when I am ill or if I have not taken my insulin. Frankly it sounds a bit worrying, she assured me that as long as I test if I'm ill and call if I have a certain level than everything will be fine. Has anyone any experience of DKA??
I have type 1 diabetes and was diagnosed 5 years ago. My nurse has been teaching me about blood ketone testing. I'm used to glucose testing but this is new to me. She tells me I am at particular risk of something called DKA when I am ill or if I have not taken my insulin. Frankly it sounds a bit worrying, she assured me that as long as I test if I'm ill and call if I have a certain level than everything will be fine. Has anyone any experience of DKA??