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<blockquote data-quote="SophiaW" data-source="post: 210486" data-attributes="member: 13451"><p>We would not go to hospital because of a high reading unless they are persistently high and ketones are showing in the blood. Usually a high reading can be corrected with extra fast acting insulin. If the person is unwell and the readings are still not falling even with extra insulin then I'd start checking for ketones in the blood. If the level of ketones are rising and are not coming down together with the BG then I'd contact our DSN for further advice and that may possibly lead to admission. Personally if the BG is high but there are no ketones then I'd try to treat at home first. If ketones start to show in the blood and go above about 1.0 mmol/l and won't go down then I'd start getting concerned and phone for help. Ketones above 3.0 mmol/l means the person is seriously at risk of DKA and needs urgent help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SophiaW, post: 210486, member: 13451"] We would not go to hospital because of a high reading unless they are persistently high and ketones are showing in the blood. Usually a high reading can be corrected with extra fast acting insulin. If the person is unwell and the readings are still not falling even with extra insulin then I'd start checking for ketones in the blood. If the level of ketones are rising and are not coming down together with the BG then I'd contact our DSN for further advice and that may possibly lead to admission. Personally if the BG is high but there are no ketones then I'd try to treat at home first. If ketones start to show in the blood and go above about 1.0 mmol/l and won't go down then I'd start getting concerned and phone for help. Ketones above 3.0 mmol/l means the person is seriously at risk of DKA and needs urgent help. [/QUOTE]
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