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Hyperglycemia and DKA

During treatment for DKA, my grandmother started having leg cramps, and her blood sugar went down rapidly over two hours. Were these just a sign of old age or were they related to the insulin infusion bringing her sugar level down too quickly?

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My 15 year old daughter, diagnosed with type1 diabetes at age 14 months, has been hospitalized three times for DKA in the last two months, and the doctors can’t figure why she is going into acidosis so quickly. During the he last admission, they mentioned that hormones could possibly cause this and did some hormone levels on her. Do you feel that DKA could be caused by hormones?

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Recently, I took my 13 year old daughter to the hospital for what I thought were flu symptoms, and they admitted her into the PICU. She was responding to the questions, but then was put into a coma because her brain was swelling. When she is brought out of it, is there anything that can be done to reduce the swelling if it hasn’t gone down during her coma state?

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When my blood sugar is high, I can take insulin to reduce it. What happens to the sugar in my blood when I inject? Why do I need insulin to facilitate storage of sugar? Couldn’t I just exercise to reduce blood sugar levels and not inject insulin?

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I recently experienced DKA and am having problems controlling my blood sugars. Should I consult my doctor or make my own changes? Am I now at increased risk of future episodes of DKA?

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My teen granddaughter, diagnosed five years ago, recently skipped her insulin shots until she ended up in DKA in intensive care. Has she done irreversible damage to her kidneys, eyes, or anything else?

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Four times, my daughter has had elevated blood sugars that usually come down without insulin. She was negative for ICA. What could this be? Is she at risk for diabetes?

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My teen son had consistently high blood sugars with a pump so his doctor and I put him back on injections. Now, his blood sugars are even higher. The doctors are not concerned. Should I get an opinion from another doctor?

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I have had high blood sugars and stomach cramps for two to three weeks. A pregnancy test was negative. Could I be pregnant?

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My teen son often has high blood sugars he cannot explain. I know he doesn’t always exercise and eat well. The endocrinologist won’t let him get a pump until he lowers his A1c. Do you have any suggestions?

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