diabetic ketoacidosis in renal failure

This sounds like diabetic ketoacidosis (combination of dehydration, high blood sugar, being sick). Him being argumentative and not wanting assistance is part of it. But this is life threatening and he may go into a coma and could die. Please get immediate medical attention (ambulance) as is your instinct. Better safe than sorry. Please get back to us after you have gotten assistance to let us know you're husband is ok.

This is a sign of Ketoacidosis, which may occur in diabetes. It is a potentially life-threatening condition. For type I diabetes your husband may not be injecting enough insulin before bedtime. I would suggest follow up testing by his PCP is in order to determine whether his insulin dose needs adjustment. For an explanation of Ketoacidosis go to this link http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/ketoacidosis.

To differentiate CRF from acute renal failure (ARF) abdominal ultrasound is commonly performed, in which the size of the kidneys are measured. Kidneys with CRF are usually smaller (< 9 cm) than normal kidneys with notable exceptions such as in diabetic nephropathy and polycystic kidney disease.

Dear ttrue0724, It really is going to hurt you to have high ketones. It is one of the things that causes diabetic coma in undiagnosed type 1's, used to be known as juvenile. And your blood sugars are far too high. Blood sugars like these can be reason enough for a hospital admission. You may want to contact the medicaid office in your state to get them to cover you medically. You are doing your body no good at all in this current state of being.

Left untreated, diabetic ketoacidosis can lead to a diabetic coma. Diabetic ketoacidosis is most common in people who have type 1 diabetes, but it can also affect people who have type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. ■Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome. If your blood sugar level tops 600 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 33 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), the condition is known as diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome. When your blood sugar gets this high, your blood becomes thick and syrupy.

You could easily be in DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) which requires immediate medical attention. I would guess that if you called your doctor and explained your symptoms, he/she may tell you to go the emergency room immediately. But either way, PLEASE GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION so you can get treated and be ok!!!!!

I am 32 years old and have been a Type I diabetic for 17 years. I have been in really tight control for the last 6 years or more with hemaglobin A1c's ranging from 5.8 to 6.5. I have recently been spilling microalbumin in my urine. At my last three endocrinologist appointments my microalbumin levels have been 70, 50, and 53, respectively. Four months ago my endocrinologist put me on lisinopril 5mg for kidney protection.

Hi there, Itching, leg pains aka diabetic nerve pains are common symptoms among long time, full blown diabetic 2. To me, just lower the A1c another words control blood sugar tightly every day until the A1c reach 5.8 % or lower. Read this book : Diabetes solutions by Dr. Richard Beirstein to find oud which foods are OK to consume. Or visit a neurologist for treatment however, to me, most of them are incompetent sadly.

hey this is a super old thread but just incase someone is out there looking for answers, I'll add my 2 cents. I've been diabetic for 20 years now. I'm 28. I've been a regular pot user for probably 10 years. I firmly believe that used (not excessively) for diabetics, that pot can help a vast number diabetic complications and symptoms. This has been backed up recently by research on weed and diabetes.

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. This occurs more commonly in Type 1's, often at diagnosis, but can also occur in Type 2's who have been diagnosed long enough that they don't produce much insulin or the insulin production is overwhelmed by serious infection or stress.

If you have only one kidney causing you problems it is very, very unlikely that you will get renal failure. Most people who have renal failure have anatomical abnormalities in both kidneys which have caused them problems for a very long time or are diabetic. Our kidneys can take a lot of abuse before they stop working completely. I hope this helps. Please go back to your GP and make sure that your symptoms are treated and find out what has caused your kidney to become swollen.

My wife, 45 yr old, insulin diabetic, many stents, 4x cabg, more stents, 1 mi that changed an ekg 2 others that changed just blood work. EF 45. Last few months has had on/off swelling and has always complained of heavy metal plate feeling in chest after cabg. Last mos, swelling very bad, not responding to oral meds she is hospitalized with bnp over 400 and heart failure - diastolic? IV diuretics worked and edema gone. Then potassium dropped to 2.4 and she was in for IV potassium.

This truly is a life-threatening situation. People can go into comas and die or suffer kidney failure that is ireversable when in ketoacidosis too long.

the ascites can be multifactorial in nature, in part related to renal problems and probably from recurrence of hepatitis C.

I have been a Type II diabetic for 9 years. Please checkout the following website. It has very good info on diabetes, renal problems and diet. http://www.diabitieslife.com/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/treating/type-2-diabetes-diet-renal.htm I will share with you a problem I had with increasing BUN & creatine. I was consuming to much protein including meats. I also was taking daily naprosyn (Aleve) for an arthretic knee.

If you think you have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) you need to go to the ER. This is a possibly life-threatening situation.

Hi, chronic renal failure could be caused by various things, eg.

Do a Google search on Diabetic Gastrophy, look for the link The Diabetic Stomach - Management Strategies for Clinicians and... read the article as it may pertain to your sister.

yesterday we noticed a patch of hair gone so took him to the vet had all the blood work done and this morning we received a call saying Tye was in renal failure and may only have a few months to live.we brought him into the vet to get SUB Q fluids and this is needed for the next few days he will get a special diet and have to take a water pill and antiacid as well as another medication i cant remember what it is called let alone what it is use for.

and was rescued from the streets in houston. she has renal failure and has really bad teeth. The problem is two different vets.said it would be too risky to put her to sleep to pull or work on her teeth. Her breath is really bad and I know she is in pain. My poor little girl needs some help. Does anyone have a suggestions?

But that can be expected when you are ill. They have been running at about 150 to 200. It is not ketoacidosis. I am also a diabetic and know the signs. It was the first thing we had checked. I guess my main concern is that he is so weak and tired. I am at my wits end. Maybe returning to the ER for an IV to give him fluid and nutrients that he is unable to ingest is the only thing to do. Thanks again.

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