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ketones without starvation and only highish BG

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losinen

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I'm showing ++2 ketones with a BG of 11.2, I haven't been dieting and in fact, ate far more sugar than usual (biscuits and cake). I had +1 ketones with a BG of 7 yesterday. I'm a type 2 on basal insulin and metformin
 
I think and Catherine may confirm this, that it is possible to have DKA with low-ish blood levels. My suggestion would be to seek urgent medical attention.

wiflib
 
+1 on wilfib.

DKA while typically associated with high BG it is not a requirement to have high BG.

Don't forget that if you are ill it is possible to have normal(ish) BG but still be heading down the DKA road.

If in doubt and you are not sure, it is ALWAYS best to check in and be safe rather than sorry.

/A
 
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