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What Is The Prognosis For Type 2 Diabetes With High Keytones?
Question: what happens when type 2 diabetic has high keytones
Brief Answer:
If blood sugar controlled, this is okay.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The ketones are present because your body is not able to use carbs as source of energy and are using other sources to break down and supply energy to the body.
These sources (fat) result in the production of ketones.
Ketones also occur in diabetics who have out of control blood sugars and their body is not able to effectively use carbohydrates.
In your case, your blood sugar is controlled and the high ketones are due to the low carb diet.
You would need to continue monitoring your blood sugar levels.
Your doctor should be aware of the fact that you are on a low carb diet, your medication needs to be adjusted.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
If blood sugar controlled, this is okay.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The ketones are present because your body is not able to use carbs as source of energy and are using other sources to break down and supply energy to the body.
These sources (fat) result in the production of ketones.
Ketones also occur in diabetics who have out of control blood sugars and their body is not able to effectively use carbohydrates.
In your case, your blood sugar is controlled and the high ketones are due to the low carb diet.
You would need to continue monitoring your blood sugar levels.
Your doctor should be aware of the fact that you are on a low carb diet, your medication needs to be adjusted.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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