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Hyperglycemia and DKA

My nine daughter had a bladder infection, and her urine ketones and pH level were normal, but her glucose was listed as extremely high. Her pediatrician then called me and basically yelled at me because her glucose level was high. Wouldn’t ketones be present at a blood sugar that high?

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My nephew recently passed out while driving his car due to high blood sugar. He continues to eat candy and cookies and has again passed out this time at work. What can I due after he wakes up from passing out to get his blood sugar down to normal? Do I give him juice or carbs or what? I am very concerned and want to help.

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For some months now, my son’s blood glucose levels have been consistently high, it seems that nothing we do brings them down, and he is now injecting 2 units of insulin per kg of body weight per day. I would appreciate any ideas as to what might be causing this, and any suggestions for dealing with it.

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My daughter has type 1 diabetes and PCOS. Just before menstruating, she has uncontrollable high blood sugars. We have increased her correction factor, but her blood sugars remain high. What would you recommend we do?

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My daughter has erratic diabetes control and an eating disorder. What are the risks of driving while having a high blood glucose level? Our insurance allows only 30 days of mental health treatment per year. What are our other options for long term care?

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I have type 1 and had normal blood sugars while avoiding carbohydrates. I got ketones and the doctor told me to eat carbohydrates. My blood sugar then skyrocketed. What should I do, and why are ketones important?

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My father recently had the tail of his pancreas removed because of a tumor. He was told not to take insulin unless over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L], but has been much higher. He is also under a great deal of stress. Would this contribute to the high blood sugar readings?

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As an adult with type 1, I occasionally have elevated blood sugars and am concerned about ketoacidosis. Has there been research into how to minimize the effects of it?

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I have been in very good control, but, for the last week, my blood sugars have consistently been running high, despite my efforts. Could my cold and my period contribute this heavily to my high blood sugars? Why are they running so high?

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My elderly mother has type 2 and takes several medications. Despite consistent high blood sugars, according to home monitoring, her A1c is in the 6.0 range. How can this be?

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