Keto Means
Keto Means
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High levels of ketones in the blood are dangerous. It's less common in people with type 2 diabetes because insulin levels don't usually drop so low, but it can happen. DKA may be the first sign of type 1 diabetes, as people with this disease can't make their own insulin.
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Read More »Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when a person with diabetes type 1 or 2 has dangerously high levels of ketones in the body. It can be a medical emergency. Share on Pinterest Caíque de Abreu/Getty Images What is diabetic ketoacidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes and, much less commonly, of type 2 diabetes. DKA happens when your blood sugar is very high and acidic substances called ketones build up to dangerous levels in your body. Ketoacidosis shouldn’t be confused with ketosis, which is harmless. Ketosis can occur as a result of an extremely low carbohydrate diet, known as a ketogenic diet, or from fasting. DKA only happens when you don’t have enough insulin in your body to process blood sugar into energy. If this happens, your liver starts to process fat into energy, which releases ketones into the blood. High levels of ketones in the blood are dangerous. It’s less common in people with type 2 diabetes because insulin levels don’t usually drop so low, but it can happen. DKA may be the first sign of type 1 diabetes, as people with this disease can’t make their own insulin. How is diabetic ketoacidosis treated? The treatment for DKA usually involves a combination of approaches to normalize blood sugar and insulin levels. If you receive a diagnosis of DKA but haven’t yet received a diagnosis of diabetes, your doctor will create a diabetes treatment plan to keep ketoacidosis from recurring. Infection can increase the risk of DKA. If your DKA is a result of an infection or illness, your doctor will treat that as well, usually with antibiotics. Fluid replacement At the hospital, your physician will likely give you intravenous (IV) fluids to help your body rehydrate. During a DKA event, you usually lose a lot of fluids, which can reduce the amount of blood flowing through your body. Fluid replacement helps restore typical blood flow. It also helps treat dehydration, which can cause even higher blood sugar levels. Electrolyte replacement When your insulin levels are too low, your body’s electrolytes can also become atypically low. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that help your body, including the heart and nerves, function properly. Electrolyte replacement is also commonly done through an IV. Insulin therapy Insulin will likely be administered to you through an IV until your blood sugar level falls below 200 to 250 mg/dL . The emergency care team will also monitor several other blood test results that indicate when insulin therapy is no longer needed. When your blood sugar and other test readings are within an acceptable range, your doctor will work with you to help you avoid DKA in the future. What causes diabetic ketoacidosis? DKA occurs when insulin levels are low. Our bodies need insulin to use the available glucose in the blood. In DKA, glucose can’t get into the cells, so it builds up, resulting in high blood sugar levels. In response, the body starts breaking down fat into a useable fuel that doesn’t require insulin. Turning fat into energy produces ketones. When too many ketones build up, your blood becomes acidic. This is diabetic ketoacidosis. The most common causes of DKA are: missing an insulin injection or not injecting enough insulin
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Read More »If you have high blood sugar and your blood or urine test detects ketones, do not exercise. Exercising with high blood sugar can be dangerous when you have diabetes. It’s best to talk with your doctor about how to manage this situation. Sometimes the cost of insulin can make it more difficult to follow a diabetes treatment plan. Read more about how to access insulin at a reduced cost. When you’re sick Although you can’t completely avoid illness or infection, you can take steps to help you remember to take your insulin and to help prevent and plan for a DKA emergency. A “sick day plan” can reduce the risk of DKA: Test for ketone levels when you’re sick. This can help you catch mild to moderate ketone levels before they threaten your health. Set an alarm if you take your medication at the same time every day, or use a reminder tool like a phone app. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it’s okay to prefill your syringe or syringes in the morning. That will help you easily see if you missed a dose. Take the medications advised by your healthcare team to treat fever or infection. Have soft or liquid foods available that are easier to eat if you become nauseous. If there’s someone helping to care for you when you’re sick at home, make sure they have information about your diabetes treatment plan, including your medication and testing schedules. Call your doctor if you detect moderate or high ketones in a home test. If you can’t reach your doctor and you suspect you may be progressing to DKA, get emergency help. Early detection is essential.
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