Blood sugar levels in dka
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I, too, am on an insulin pump and ended up in the hospital last week in the ICU for DKA (1st and, hopefully, only time). I was taken off my pump, given IV insulin, fluids, and then placed on daily injections until yesterday (over a little more than a week). I started on a new pump as injections (minimum of 5 per day) do not work best for my blood sugars. It turns out there may have been a malfunction with my insulin pump. I have been in normal ranges since going back on a new one.
We have found that the be4stway to avoid this is by having our daughter check her blood 6-8 times a day. When her blood sugar is over 225 we have her check for ketone thru her urine. If she has ketones we give her extra no carb fluids and contact per endocrinologist on how to adjust her insulin dosage. We do this because sometimes she has ketones due to being ill other times it is a missed bolus from the pump or not enough insulin.
Agitation / Irritation / Aggression / Confusion Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication in patients with untreated diabetes mellitus (chronic high blood sugar or hyperglycemia). Near complete deficiency of insulin and elevated levels of certain stress hormones combine to cause DKA.
You need to lay off the sodas. No offence but If you pee often and it does smell sweet means you have high levels of sugar in your blood. Which is called DKA- Diabetic Ketone Acidosis In the long run you'll loose weight, but your body will eat itself if you don't get your blood sugar levels under control.
If the person is still in their honeymoon stage, DKA is less likely to happen because their pancreas is still producing some insulin. It could also be the type of insulin regimen he's on. You are more likely to get DKA when you are on a pump as opposed to being on injections where you are taking a long acting insulin as well as a fast acting. DKA can also be avoided because of the person's particular metabolism. And sometimes DKA doesn't happen for no apparent reason at all.
He was admitted with a blood sugar level of over 2500. After 3 days in intensive care, his CK level rose to 78,000. He tested negative for the diabetes antibody. Two days ago, after 10 days in intensive care he was moved to the regular pediatric floor however his ketones are still at 2000 and the doctors are puzzled why they keep going down then up for no apparent reason. His blood sugar levels vary (400 down to 150) based on what he eats and how much insulin he is given.
We have found that the be4stway to avoid this is by having our daughter check her blood 6-8 times a day. When her blood sugar is over 225 we have her check for ketone thru her urine. If she has ketones we give her extra no carb fluids and contact per endocrinologist on how to adjust her insulin dosage. We do this because sometimes she has ketones due to being ill other times it is a missed bolus from the pump or not enough insulin.
Low carb diet is the best way to minimize lows and highs. If you are constantly having DKA your blood sugar must be so very high. I suggest you read the book "Diabetes Solutions" by Dr. Richard Berstein. It teaches you how to use and fine tune insulin doses. It also teaches you how to eat very low carb. There is a facebook group called Type1 Grit. Please look into that. Also, U-Tube "Bernstein Diabetes University".
24 yr old female, juvenile diabetic. admitted to hosp in severe dka blood sugar 485 bp 175/169, tachacardia, vomiting, confused, After much treatment 2 days in ccu 2 days in regular room released from hospital. 5 days later found deceased . Please help me to understand how this can happen! autopsy waiting on toxicology reports. She was my friend and i just dont understand how or why?
Actually, in Type 1 diabetics, sugar in urine can occur at diagnosis. Many Type 1's are admitted to hospital in DKA from consistently high blood sugars. DKA can happen to Type 2's as well but is much less common. Symptoms of DKA include flu like symptoms and vomiting.
s blood sugar is way into the danger zone, and if he is sustaining blood sugars that high he is in danger of going into DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) which is a medical emergency.
However...having said that...it is normal for a person to be somewhat irritable, grouchy, short-tempered, etc. But I'm sorry to say your husband's behavior is over the line of what can be attributed to high blood sugar and indicate a problem that already exists and is exacerbated by the blood sugar.
My girlfriend just got out of the hospital today after being in DKA, while waiting to be discharged, the doctors asked her if she would like to participate in a trial that would give her a new type of insulin which would help regulate her sugar especially in the morning. Does anyone know what new insulin trials are going on right now, and what the name of it was??
If your skin is sweet fruity smelling and you have full-blown, uncorrected diabetes it can lead to ketoacidosis [DKA], the body has little or no insulin. DKA if left untreated can lead to diabetic coma or death. If your levels are within acceptable ranges you need to get blood work performed as there are a number of disorders which can cause a fruity/sweet smell on the skin.
Ketones are a byproduct from the use of fat as fuel. Fat breakdown increases as less glucose becomes available due to a lack of insulin. When someone's urine or blood shows large amounts of ketones, this can lead to Diabetic Ketoacidosis or DKA. This is a life-threatening emergency which occurs when blood sugars have been consistenly over 300.
I ended up in full DKA and in ICU. With hemoglobin levels at over 11 I totally had to change my life and insulin plan. Now finally my levels have stabilized and I am on the right track again.
This is my small success story. If I can do it any one can.
Sorry for your losses due to your miscarriages. I wish you much luck on your journey.
What can happen is that the person can go into DKA, become very ill and need to be hospitalized; in a few days they can die. At the very least, remaining at extremely high blood sugars for 3-4 days can lead to complications down the road that are very serious. I would suggest your friend buy a back-up meter or at least if this happens again she not wait to get back on track.
The explanation for why she didn't become ill may have to do with what we call the "honeymoon" period.
4 and I have large amount of blood in the urine and my protein is 300 - 600, but my bun,k and creatine in my blood levels are all excellent. One of my doctors does not know what to say, but thought that I might have Lupus or cancer, but she is stumped. If you have any assistance, it would be helpful, as my test scores keep going up every month, but no one is doing anything about them.
Uncontrolled high glucose [blood sugar] can lead to severe complications. You husband is currently exhibiting danger signs, others to follow if ignored and left untreated are:
* Blindness
* Heart and blood vessel disease (known medically as cardiovascular disease)
* Heart attacks
* Stroke
* Kidney failure
* Amputations
* Nerve damage
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If you are unable to obtain any insulin, keep testing your blood sugar. If it is high drink a lot of water. Exercise might help if it is around 200 but not too much higher than that when it could make it worse. If it runs consistently over 300 watch for signs of DKA: flu-like symptoms or vomiting and go to the ER if so.
I know the thought of insulin is scary to many people, but it is very effective in lowering blood sugar and you will be surprised how much better you feel how quickly. The good news is that then you can work on improving your blood sugar with a combination of weight loss, exercise and improved diet. Many people carrying a lot of extra weight find that when they lose a good amount, they are able to reduce or even get completely off meds.
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