Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Ketones
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="viviennem" data-source="post: 180576" data-attributes="member: 31282"><p>I can answer only one part of your question, Jessie, but there are some answers I would like myself, if anyone can help?</p><p></p><p>A low-carbohydrate diet produces ketones in the urine. As far as I understand it, this is because, in the absence of glucose from carbohydrates, your body starts to use ketones from stored fat for fuel and some of these show in the urine. This is called 'ketosis', can be tested for with the normal urine sticks, and can and does happen even when your blood glucose levels are 'okay' - ie, mid-5s.</p><p></p><p>'Ketoacidosis' is the dangerous one, associated with high blood glucose levels as well as ketones in the urine. </p><p></p><p>What I'd like to know is, do you feel ill if you have ketoacidosis? How would someone like me, who normally has ketones in the urine from my low-carb diet, know if I had ketoacidosis?</p><p></p><p>All answers gratefully received! </p><p></p><p>Viv <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>(Type 2)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="viviennem, post: 180576, member: 31282"] I can answer only one part of your question, Jessie, but there are some answers I would like myself, if anyone can help? A low-carbohydrate diet produces ketones in the urine. As far as I understand it, this is because, in the absence of glucose from carbohydrates, your body starts to use ketones from stored fat for fuel and some of these show in the urine. This is called 'ketosis', can be tested for with the normal urine sticks, and can and does happen even when your blood glucose levels are 'okay' - ie, mid-5s. 'Ketoacidosis' is the dangerous one, associated with high blood glucose levels as well as ketones in the urine. What I'd like to know is, do you feel ill if you have ketoacidosis? How would someone like me, who normally has ketones in the urine from my low-carb diet, know if I had ketoacidosis? All answers gratefully received! Viv :) (Type 2) [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Ketones
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…