Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Ketone Monitoring
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When there is not enough insulin to move sugar into the cells, your body looks for other forms of fuel to use as energy. It uses fat as a fuel source.
As fats are broken down, acids called ketones build up in your blood and urine. Ketones in the blood and urine are a sign that diabetes is out of balance. This can happen if you are sick or if you are not getting enough insulin. It often happens when someone first finds out he has diabetes.
What number on the Ketones monitor is bad? 4? 7? 10?
I have no keto but I have t1d