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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 24 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Just did what makes sense to me- eating less carbs, watching blood glucose more often and taking corrections as needed. Also some level of activity if possible.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Been type 1 since the early 80's learned self management as therapies changed. Unless hospitalized(which I never am anymore) I decide how much insulin to put in my body based on my on going experience with the 1000's of reasons I may need more or less of it. I do love my pump, insulin and CGM so I guess I have to tell the doctor what I do once a year. .. I just keep throwing info and facts he isn't up on till he gets a glazed over look on his face and writes my scripts. I find the most inconvenient part of diabetes is all the people that want to help but don't know much about everyday life with the disease. And NO I do not want to join a discussion group!
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Many times I have needed to adjust insulin intake amount in order to cope with illness, but only rarely needed outside help. In the early 1970’s I made some mistakes managing influenza. My BG went very high (no meter available for testing at home), and I ended up in the hospital then.
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      Except for those brand new at this, we all know the drill. We know that we need to be flexible, make adjustments, and pay attention.
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      only time that I have been sick was when I got COVID during Jan '22. my sugars were going crazy high and I couldn't understand why but when I tested positive for COVID, in retrospect it made sense.
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    How often do you check for ketones when your blood glucose levels are above 250 mg/dL?

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    26 Comments

    1. Lawrence Stearns

      I check for ketones when I am sick.

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    2. Steve Rumble

      I have not tested for ketones since blood test meters first became available in the early 80s.

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    3. Kathy Hanavan

      I am very rarely above 250 and don’t stay there for long, so don’t see the need to test.

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      1. Henry Renn

        I hate going high but my experience is sane as yours.

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    4. Henry Renn

      Whike hospitalized in August I was running bg consistently in mid 200s over 2.5 days due to poor method of bg control by hospitalist. Yet anion gap test did not show ketoacidosis.

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    5. Kevin McCue

      Never have been in a situation where I was unable to give enough medicine or do an activity that I was unable to lower glucose numbers into the 100s

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    6. Kristine Warmecke

      It depends on what if/what my other symptom’s are.

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    7. Mary Dexter

      I have never been sure of what I was doing or of the accuracy of the result the couple of times I did do it. And none of my doctors have ever cared.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    8. Richard Vaughn

      My BG is never above 250. I chose the NA response.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    9. Andrew Stewart

      In my 31 years with T1D, I have never checked for ketones. I’ve been over 250 many times but rarely for an extended period of time. Ketone checking just wasn’t something any of my doctors pushed on me.

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    10. ConnieT1D62

      BGs go up and down on a daily basis depending on variable circumstances. A BG of 250 mg/dl or above is usually temporary. If at 250 > for a sustained period of time, then I will check. However, it has been several years since I last tested for ketones.

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    11. Stephen Woodward

      Never have +250 bg, taking action preemptively pays off.

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    12. KCR

      If my BG goes over 250, I am either sick or having a pump-related problem and will test for ketones then. This spring I had a bad GI bug and got dehydrated (despite drinking lots of fluids, go figure) and saw rising ketones. I had to go to the ER for fluids.

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    13. Joan McGinnis

      Only if I am sick wd I ck for ketones

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    14. Sahran Holiday

      My endocrinologist told me not to.

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    15. Jneticdiabetic

      I have only tested for ketones a handful of times over my 26 yrs with T1D and not for over a decade. Having a 250 mg/dl is not uncommon for me, but it’s usually related to inadequate (or forgotten) meal bolus. If a high persists, I change my infusion site. I can tell when I’m spilling ketones because I get very nauseous. For me it’s always due to not getting insulin. Usually because a pump site became disconnected without me realizing. Once in my rush to get the kids to school and myself to work for a big meeting, I forgot to re-attach my pump post shower. šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø

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    16. Kim Murphy

      I don’t have any way to check for Keynes. Insurance 25 years ago used to pay for Ketosticks to test but they don’t anymore. Even if I had Ketosticks I wouldn’t check unless I was above 350 for at least 4 hours which has never happened.

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    17. Molly Jones

      I chose rarely. My BG is above 250 for a short amount of time almost every time I eat carbs. It doesn’t stay for long and comes down quickly on its own or crashing if I over correct, as I am highly sensitive to insulin.
      I have checked for ketones when my BG is above 200 and doesn’t respond to insulin normally. This has happened possibly ten times max.

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    18. Kathleen Juzenas

      I rarely get that high. If it happens, it’s for a short time since I’d be taking measures to bring it down.

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    19. M C

      IF(!) it was staying above that level for days, then maybe… But, luckily, that just doesn’t happen. The only time my BG is ever that high is when I may have forgotten to bolus (and correct immediately), or I have indulged in something sweet, creating a swell upward of my BG, and I continue monitoring, to ensure it comes back down.

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    20. Wanacure

      Like most of the others who’ve commented, I seldom get high bg levels, so I rarely test. If I did, it would be with expired ketostix. If positive I’d test again with new strips ASAP within 24 hours, if not immediately. (I can walk to a 24-hour pharmacy not covered by my insurance.) BUT…BUT…BUT I only get tested for albumin once per year as my health insurance requires. And I’ve had T1D for so long, I probably could wisely choose to test for urine ketones every couple of months, just to be extra safe. I know a T2D who is now on dialysis. The sooner we can grow transplant kidneys from genetically modified pigs or our own stem cells, the better. Organ transplant donors are way too few.

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    21. Carol Meares

      I keep my BG below 200 mostly. On occasion I pop up above but immediately correct with bolus to bring BG down quickly. I have never tested for ketones in the almost 30 years with diabetes. A doctor has never recommended me to do so nor given me the means.

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    22. Megan W

      I’ve never checked for ketones in 29 years with T1D. I asked my endo about it a year or two ago and she advised that I don’t need to test. She said that the test sticks used to be individually wrapped but no longer come that way so they expire too quickly for it to make sense to have them on hand. She said if I had ketones that were concerning I would feel it or other things anyway and would already be seeking care.

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    23. Cheryl Seibert

      I never check for ketones with sticks. They expire before I use them up. I rely on symptoms. If I am thirsty and urinating a lot and/or above 200 for over 2 hours, I drink a sugar-free drink mix with lots of potassium to eliminate chest pains and manually inject 2 units and then wait 30 mins.

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    24. Jodi Greenfield

      If I get no response from a correcting dose of insulin – I test. 95% of the time I only have ‘trace’ amounts of ketones. If they get above ‘small’, I take action by changing my pump and using a new vial of insulin to load it. I learned the hard way years ago when I had insulin go bad on me.

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    25. Leona Hanson

      Never been prescribed ketone strips I didn’t know

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