Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, yet it is more common than people think, especially upon diagnosis of diabetes. In this episode of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes podcast, hosts Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman, both endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes, provide an in-depth exploration of DKA. They discuss the science behind ketones, why the body produces them, and how they can become dangerous in people living with diabetes. The doctors share personal experiences with DKA and offer valuable insights on recognizing early symptoms, the importance of regular ketone testing, and effective at-home treatment strategies. They also delve into the latest advancements in ketone monitoring technology and discuss certain diabetes medications that may increase DKA risk.

In this episode, we will talk about:

• What are ketones and what purpose do they serve in the body?
• Ketogenic diet vs diabetes: what’s the difference?
• DKA risk mitigation and the best ways to go about it
• Do high glucose levels equate to having DKA?
• How common is DKA among diabetics and who is at risk?
• What are early signs and symptoms of DKA?
• When should you check your ketones?
• How to measure the important ketone that identifies someone in DKA?
• What are the different types of ketone meters out there?
• What are the different levels of ketones and what do they mean?
• What are some ways you can treat yourself at home?
• What are the cornerstones of DKA prevention and relief?

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