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Hyperglycemia and DKA

Is there any product that will help eliminate acetone breath for a diabetic adult? It is so embarrassing.

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While eating a big breakfast, my young son felt ill. I tested his blood sugar because I have type 1. His blood sugar was 475 mg/dl [26.4 mmol/L], but was normal within an hour. Is this a sign of type 1?

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I have been told that along with stress, pain can cause your body to increase adrenalin which then causes your glucose levels to rise and that illness is also a factor. Is this an accurate assessment?

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We have been having some difficulties with our child’s “attitude” lately, and every time we test him when he’s like this, he is always excessively high. When ever his levels are normal, or even low, this behavior is not present. Is there any correlation between bad behavior, aggression, or emotional outburst that is strictly related to high blood sugars?

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Several times in the last six months, my granddaughter has been high with large ketones. Unable to bring her down, my daughter has panicked and gone to the ER. Are we doing something wrong? Should we cut carbohydrates when she’s high?

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My son has been in DKA several times over the past few years. I think it is related to his emotions. How can I help him?

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Can antibiotics cause abnormally high blood sugars in a non-diabetic patient? My daughter started showing symptoms of diabetes two weeks into treatment for an infection. Should I consult her pediatrician?

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My son is vomiting with high blood sugars and ketones. I don’t have insurance and can’t take him to the clinic because I don’t have the money. What can I do?

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My three year old has had large urine ketones on several occasions. All blood work was negative for diabetes. What else could cause large ketones? Although she is thin, she eats well and drinks a lot.

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At the Emergency Room, my sister had a high blood sugar. Was it caused by her poor eating habit?

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