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Hyperglycemia and DKA

Can a diabetic tell when they are producing ketones? Is there any way to smell your own breath to check for them or tatse them?

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First, I had to take less insulin to avoid lows, now I am battling with highs. What could be going on? Is it possible I have type 2 and have messed up my pancreas by taking insulin?

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My son has had a stomach virus. He is very thirsty and had an elevated blood sugar and urine ketones. Should I be concerned about type 1?

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Is the quantity of urine passed in 24 hours related more or less to the loss of sugar in urine and consequent variations in blood glucose levels?

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I take pills and Lantus for my diabetes. Recently, my blood sugars have been elevated and I have gained weight, not lost. I continue to diet and exercise. What is going on? What should I do?

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Is it normal for a nondiabetic person to have blood sugars on the higher end of normal (ranging from 120 to 163 mg/dl [6.7 to 9.1 mmol/L]) an hour after eating/drinking? Can dehydration cause ketones?

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While visiting my father-in-law, my daughter had a random blood sugar of 13.3 mmol/L [239 mg/dl]. Is this high? Should we take her to the doctor?

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At 15, I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia. Recently, I have been experiencing hyperglycemia and had a higher than usual A1c. What could this mean?

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I take pills for type 2. Although my blood sugar is normal around 3 a.m., it is higher when I get up. What can I do to maintain normal blood sugar?

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Can Benadryl cause my blood sugar to skyrocket?

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