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Message: <blockquote data-quote="scotteric" data-source="post: 1717226" data-attributes="member: 453103"><p>You're likely to cause the destruction of your remaining beta cells faster if you don't take insulin. You might need very, very low doses but you should take insulin if you're a type 1, even if you're honeymooning. Ketones won't tell you how close you are to DKA. Ketones with a normal or lower blood sugar aren't a problem, it's only ketones combined with a high blood sugar that can cause rapid DKA. If you're afraid of hypos, don't be. Doctors will scare you about them when you are diagnosed but the truth is they are a normal part of treating type 1 as long as you are prepared for them, recognize them and treat them right away. I don't have too many days where I don't drift into the 3s at some point, but I'm always prepared for it and deal with it right away. It's better to learn how to deal with hypos early on than to avoid them but not taking enough insulin.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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