Hi
@Juju13
You've had plenty of comments on ketones, but there is something else I wanted to mention.
It is a condition that is far more likely to occur in T2s than in T1s, and it is called (rather memorably) HONK
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-complications/hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar-nonketotic-coma.html
T1s are more likely to develop ketoacidosis, because it occurs when blood glucose is high AND there are low/insufficient levels of insulin.
In contrast, HONK is more likely to occur in T2s. They usually (but not always) have enough insulin around to prevent ketoacidosis, but the combination of high blood glucose and high insulin can potentially result in a coma (HONK). And because medical staff are trained to look for ketones when blood glucose is high, they sometimes take a while to recognise and diagnose HONK.
The symptoms of HONK are thirst, high urination, disorientation and nausea.
But prior to reaching the coma stage, patients can experience Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes...smolar-hyperglycemic-nonketotic-syndrome.html
Which has a similar list of symptoms, also including dry mouth, warm skin without sweating, feverishness and weakness.
I would urge you to contact your healthcare team with a view to getting your blood glucose down urgently.
You (and they) get to choose whether this is achieved by medication, diet and/or lifestyle changes, but the longer you run with high blood glucose, the more risks you run of HHNS or HONK, and the greater your risk of longer term diabetic complications.
I am not posting this to distress you, or worry you. But rather to make you aware of non-ketone related conditions that may affect any T2 with such raised blood glucose.