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Living with Diabetes24
Symptoms of DKA
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Dehydration
• Fruity-smelling breath
• Dry skin or tongue
• Drowsiness
• Rapid pulse
• Labored breathing
e symptoms of DKA are much like those of the u. Before assuming you have
the u, check your glucose level and check for ketones to rule out DKA.
To avoid DKA
e easiest and most reliable way to avoid DKA is by checking your glucose levels
at least 4–6 times a day. Routine checks allow you to identify and treat high blood
glucose before DKA develops.
To treat DKA
• Once you have begun treatment for high glucose, check for ketones. Check
for ketones any time your glucose is 250 mg/dL or above.
• If ketones are negative or trace, continue treating for high glucose.
• If ketones are positive and you are feeling nauseated or ill, immediately
contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
• If ketones are positive but you are not feeling nauseated or ill, replace the Pod,
using a new vial of insulin.
• Check your glucose again aer 2 hours. If your glucose level has not declined,
immediately contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
24.5. Handling Special Situations
Sick days
Any physical stress can cause your glucose level to rise, and illness is a physical
stress. Your healthcare provider can help you make a plan for sick days. e
following are only general guidelines.
When you are ill, check your glucose levels more oen to avoid DKA. e
symptoms of DKA are much like those of the u. Before assuming you have the
Additional
Information
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267