Ketones but no high BG?

[Armyemily]

The last couple days (3) I have had a trace to moderate ketones but my blood sugar is within my normal limits (90-180). I called my Family Doctor (still no Endo due to Tricare) and she told me to go to the ER... I really do not feel like sitting in the ER for hrs on end just for them to tell me that Ketones can not happen with no High Blood Sugars. I am eatting normaly but I am afraid I might be in DKA and not know it... I have tested on the monitor and with the urine strips. Should I just leave it alone? Or should I really be worried? :confused::confused:

[hypercarmona]

Have you lost weight or changed your diet? Most of the time if I have ketones with normal sugars, it is because I've cut too far back on carbs or haven't been eating enough calories in general (and thus losing weight/burning ketones). Try eating something carb-filled and drinking lots of water and see if they start to go away. As long as you are getting enough insulin, you aren't likely to go into DKA, especially if your sugars are normal.


Good luck!

[yeswe'rebothD]

I agree, if you've ever talked to someone on the Atkins diet, they likely know what ketones are, as followers are encouraged to buy ketone strips to be sure the diet is working correctly :eek: