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Hyperglycemia and DKA

What is the difference between starvation ketones and ketones from a high blood sugar? Why do starvation ketones not require an ER visit?

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What would cause an increase in blood sugar levels in response to an increase in insulin when there are no lows prior to elevated blood sugar levels?

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What does it mean if you have high blood sugars with lower to normal lipids? Does injected insulin affect lipid levels?

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At the ER for a fever, my daughter had a blood sugar of 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L]. The doctor said it was probably from the apple juice and said we didn’t need to worry. Does this make sense?

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Sometimes, my son will drink a lot of water quickly, then throw up. Afterwards, he often has ketones. Could he have something else that requires medical attention? How should I deal with the higher ketones? At what point should I be concerned about the ketones?

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I am not happy with my daughter’s A1c of 9.5. To improve it, and bring down highs after snacks, should she be taking insulin for snacks? Can she skip snack if her blood sugar is normal? She takes Lantus and fast-acting insulin for meals.

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My blood sugars remain around 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L] despite my medication. I continue to overeat. How can I control my appetite? Are there any medications I can take?

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For six months, my son has been waking with a high blood sugar after being around 180 mg/dl [10.0 mmol/l] at 2:30 a.m. Why is this? Is this harmful?

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What are the long-term effects of consistently low blood sugars? What are the effects of high blood sugars?

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My 13 year old is having intermittent insulin resistance at mid-morning and dinner time. Is it related to his growth spurt? Are corrections the best course of action? Will these erratic sugars continue?

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