Anyone experience keytones in urine?

[Shannon Piper 11]

So I had to go to the ER to get UV fluids and one thing the nurse told me was that there was some keytone in my urine but it was because I a losing weight. I know my body is burning fat now and that is what's happening but I am concerned that it is also because of not getting enough carbs. I am diabetic but my sugars are normal in fact lower than they used to be. I'm a little worried that this could be a problem.

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

You are correct, ketones in your urine means you are burning fat. That's nothing to worry about. And why do you think that you need more carbs? A normal, stable blood sugar level is also a good thing. More carbs might cause high, unstable blood sugar levels. As a fellow diabetic, I am confused by your concerns. It sounds like you're fine.

[Shannon Piper 11]

The low carb/high Protein thing concerns me more for the kidney stone issue. Believe me I am thrilled my blood sugar is lower.

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

As long as you don't already have kidney disease and you are not over consuming Protein, kidney stones should not be an issue. Enjoy your weight loss and your improved blood sugar levels! I was on the Atkins diet for over two years, keeping my carb count under 60 grams per day with no ill effects.

[allyray 108]

I was just diagnosed this past week with type 2 and was so close to surgery I could taste it, but they will not touch me until my sugars are lowered of course.. I would love to hear stories about other diabetics and their surgeries...

Thanks

[LENCHEN 8]

I am a type 2 diabetic, and the requirements were my AIC needed to be at 7 or below. Mine was 6.2 day of surgery. You can do it!

I was just diagnosed this past week with type 2 and was so close to surgery I could taste it, but they will not touch me until my sugars are lowered of course.. I would love to hear stories about other diabetics and their surgeries...

Thanks

[allyray 108]

When did you have your surgery? And how are you doing?

[Ima Doit 15]

Does the hospital check your blood sugar levels day of surgery?

[allyray 108]

Yes the anesthesiologist said they do. He didn't give me what level it should be.

[LENCHEN 8]

When did you have your surgery? And how are you doing?

Doing great! I think I may have hit a plateau

[allyray 108]

That's great!!! I have been waiting for my call again...since they put me off in March because of my diabetes, I was put back down the list. They told me that there were 20 patients ahead of me so it would be mid july before I would have my surgery, but she put me on the cancellation list because I can go on short notice. Hoping that call comes soon. Things get really busy here on the farm in the summer!!!!

[cornhusker 115]

The anesthesiologist checked my blood sugars the day of surgery. My a1c was something like 11 and blood sugars were over 300. I know...bad. I had avoided taking any meds when I got diagnosed in the spring of last year hoping I'd get surgery and would get things squared away. The anesthesiologist gave me what I would call a "stern talking to" before surgery. They went ahead and did the sleeve on October 8. Fast forward and I had everything rechecked a couple times, most recently in January. My sugars were at 89 and a1c was 5.1. I'm down 127 pounds since surgery. I am VERY compliant with my diet and exercise. I guess it depends on your specific surgeon as to whether they will proceed with the surgery if your sugars and a1c are out of whack. Mine did and this procedure has been the absolute best thing I've ever done for myself. Best of luck to you.

Edited April 17, 2015 by cornhusker