View Full Version : Have Question about our first KETONES
MOM to KELLSE
11-12-2007, 10:02 PM
We were dx'd in aug of 2006 and have not seen any ketones until now. We use the ketostix and do not have the blood tester. We are on humalog and NPH. Her #'s were 356 at supper and we did correction plus carbs. She checked her ketones before bath and it showed up as a trace. She has been sick and just finished her antibiotics on Sunday. So what do i do? We have never seen ketones and am not sure what to do? Sorry to sound like a dummy but would appreciate any advice. Thank you in advance
Treysmom
11-12-2007, 10:07 PM
You really should put a call in to her endo.
Drinking water will flush keytones..
If she starts vomiting please call endo ASAP !
Did your endo give you sick day instructions?
Treysmom
11-12-2007, 10:09 PM
Our endo has us give more insulin depending on how much keytones are showing up.
We really have never been sick since being dx'd in Aug 06. MINOR illness last christmas. So I cannot offer much assistance.
Hope she gets to feeling better soon.
Madisonsmom
11-12-2007, 10:21 PM
We were told to flush with water or suger free drinks. 6 oz every 20 minutes is what we did when Madison had large Ketones last week.
Ella's mom
11-12-2007, 11:12 PM
I wouldn't treat trace ketones with extra insulin. Watch through the night and into morning to see if ketones increase then contact endo for guidlines for extra insulin.
Now don't be thinking you are a dumby. We all learn something new when going through a new experiance;) Take Care!
Has she been eating normally? And how have her BG levels been the last couple of days? Finally, has she been involved in any very heavy physical activities?
There are 3 distinct reasons that ketones can develop, and they need to be handled differently depending on the answers to the above questions..
Note that while we can do our best to give helpful suggestions here, they don't replace calling the endo or doctor for their advice/support.
LantusFiend
11-13-2007, 09:37 AM
Trace is not such a big deal, I don't think. I would test every time she pees and if they stay trace for more than 24hrs, call the endo, and if they get bigger than trace, call the endo.
LJS118
11-13-2007, 10:11 AM
A trace really just requires extra fluids. But keep on checking them each time she goes to the bathroom. If they go higher call the endo right away, they'll need to figure out how much more insulin to give and a plan of action.