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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sean1964" data-source="post: 1041272" data-attributes="member: 211554">Didn't take any insulin, worried about hypo's but ketones too. Monday the 18th bs = 9.1 (going down) I called the doc out and got referred to hosp. as I was showing for ketones in urine.On admission I had a blood sug = 8.6 ketones present but not a worry. I forget - maybe 0.6?No insulin, tho i think a tiny amount was prescribed. Put on saline drip for hydration.By lunch Tuesday felt a lot better, great actually, bs=6.9 felt so well!! Often feel hypo at this level.Ketones 1.9 = +++ i think. Doc prescribed small 4 units insulin with sips orange juice, for concern with ketones. Was feeling much better + could eat, so adjusted to 6.So took small (6 units 70/30 mix, usually about 16) with light food. Felt the best for about a year, truly well! Went home and lived happily ever after, tho don't feel as well now!So I didnt take insulin for 4 days and my BS was stable / going down. The DN gave me a pamphlet with the advice when BS>11 etc. and try as I might......I dont think there is one with showing for ketones + BS<12. Anyways we agreed it was as per Dr. - small insulin with juice to prevent hypo. Of course even this is only applicable when I can hold the juice down. But basically the ketones were treated as a problem  regardless of bs in my case.I asked anyone in sight if they thought my bs was going down because of destruction of pancreas and hence all cells, why is it expected to go up if i'm ill and not eating anything etc.</blockquote>

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