High blood sugar isn’t always the primary warning sign for DKA. A lesser-known type of DKA can happen when glucose levels are below 250 mg/dL, making it one of the easiest diabetes emergencies to miss. Here’s how to recognize the signs.
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Most people think DKA only occurs when T1D is first diagnosed or when infusion lines fail. But you aren’t out of the woods if you have type 2 diabetes, use a patch pump, or are on MDI. DKA can happen for other reasons, and often at times when it’s least expected.
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Wayne was diagnosed in the “dark ages” of type 2 diabetes when there were only two treatment options available. His 40-year journey with T2D shows how staying curious and being proactive can turn an overwhelming diagnosis into a decades-long success story.
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Flu season is here, but if you have diabetes, those body aches or stomach troubles might not be the flu at all – they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Because DKA can look a lot like the flu, it’s easy to miss the red flags until it’s too late. Here’s how to spot the difference.
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If you’ve ever been told you need more medication, a higher dose of medication, or insulin, it’s not because you failed at managing type 2 diabetes. Learn about the natural progression of T2D, and how the latest treatment therapies can reduce the risk of serious complications.
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