Within the human body, what causes diabetic ketoacidosis to occur?

missy189, lets not get too scary. I've had type 1 for 40 years and as long as you are sensible life can be quite normal. I'm not blind, I can walk and I've not lost any limbs. Be positive

Until you get diabetes, you take for granted that you can eat whatever you want. Diabetes is an awful progressive disease. It can rob you of the ability to walk due to neuropathy (nerve damage) in your legs, see (can cause blindness)and many more scary, painful lifelong problems.

more recently, a diet with less carbohydrates is best to maintain lower sugar levels

MyLifeMyWay, My niece is brittle diabetic - she was diagnosed as Type 1 when she was 13 & she is now 45. She has had a similar experience to yours - highs that the meter couldn't read to lows now that almost killed her one day when her sugar was 10 in the morning (she didn't respond when her Mom called her, so her Mom went to check on her and had a very tough time getting her to wake up - her Mom knows from many years of experience when she is having a low sugar, so she called 911 while her other daughter started shoving jelly in her sister's mouth - the paramedics when they arrived said that she would have died if her Mom had not gotten her to wake up). A little tip for you - per the paramedics - in case you don't already know, peanut butter is probably the best thing for someone having a low sugar (sugar & protein together in one product). Best to you.

several members in my family is diabetics it is frightening to see what they have to endure on a daily basis

Take diabetes seriously especially if heart disease runs in your family. I'm 38 and am in hospital having had a minor heart a couple of days ago. I used my medication as an excuse to eat whatever I wanted and now I'm paying for it a lot sooner than I thought.

my younger sister died from DKA. Please take care of yourself if you're a diabetic

ChampyShaman58890, I have neuropathy and it's nothing nice , so much pain and some people dont believe you can have such pain just (as they say ) from having sugar weather high or low . funny how some people can be .

missy189, no it's not necessarily progressive. 80% of people with NIDDM can achieve normal blood sugars with dietary change. Unfortunately in the west we mostly can't be arsed and expect tablets to sort it out. They may improve things but don't correct the underlying problem.

missy189, my sugar use to run so high my meter couldn't read in over 600. now I am having such major problems I cant keep my sugars up and bottom out. wow if I only could have known, or could fix it . and I'm only 125 lbs.

I knew a diabetic. He was always eating Reeses white chocolate peanut butter cups. Every day! He died after I knew him 5 years. He just wouldn't take care of himself.

Lorraine4748, not if you have peanut allergy like me also diabetic

Im. Type 2 diabetic as is my dad but we do ok with our diet me better than my dad

A person is said to have diabetes when his or her pancreas is damaged and can't secreat insulin hormones

Karen, sending my best wishes. X

pip, quite right. Yes, type 1 diabetes has an enormous impact on your life and lifestyle. But with devices such as continuous glucose monitoring, weighing and measuring carbs, insulin pumps and so on, it is possible - with care and control - to lead a normal life. Of course, many people around the world can’t afford these things, which is devastatingly sad. :( many best wishes to anyone with type 1 and people caring for those with it.

gaynordxx, wishing you all the best. X

one of the right med for diabetes

sylvie- anne, EXACTLY HOW I FEEL!!😢WHY HASNT A CURE BEEN DISCOVERED YET?!

one more illness that a cure has been found for many many yrs... why are our loved ones still dying from all these awful illnesses and diseases.

I've got pre diabetes hope I can change it

there are ways of watching your sugarif you have a sweet tooth. I do for sure. eat fruits and make your own desserts.

I am a type 2 diabetic and it runs in the family. my nephew was type 1 and had to take insulin. he didn't take care of himself. we lost him last year. I takeoral medication which controls it.

JODOMO50, best commitment on here. you are right if u look after it right and take care if yourself you will be OK it a pain I myself have type one( lucky I got a pump ) but it bearable. it can get bad but only if u don't look after yourself properly. so people stop downing with all the bad stories let's get some positive up in here

missy189, its treatable I have treated a few patients

1337Kiwi, God bless you

BabiKat, I am also retired from 1 of the largest pharma companies...please 📞 call the manufacturer.

BabiKat, Please contact your manufacturer of your insulin-there are programs to help those that cannot afford insulin. I take 6 shots daily of 2 different insulin.

MyLifeMyWay, Your diabetic doctor SHOULD be helping you to control this. Wishing you the best.

1337Kiwi, Take care. Wishing you the best. I have been type 2 for over 20 years.

Player #13023389, Well done, Debby!

Diabetis is a traitor deceased.it just attacked with out any symptoms.

Well this was a slap in the face! My son died aged 19 from diabetic ketoacidosis, the 14th June is the day he died 8 years ago, the pain is like losing him yesterday, I did not expect this question to pop up at this time 😞

A Horrible disease..It's the food Americans devour as well.

yes, missy189, I have seen this terrible disease& what has done to my Mother

The universities of Toronto & S Alberta teamed up to study effects of herbs on some common illnesses, one being diabetes. Look up the research for specifics. LSS, the herbs worked better for a number of illnesses, incl diabetes. This was some years ago, but advice still hold.

missy189, I know my dad has diabetes...my dad gets worried that I will get it too...but I am doing everything I can to make sure I don't get it.

exercise and good nutrition is a must.

To JODOMO50, Good on you for your positive outlook. I’m borderline diabetes, I just take “ metformin”. I’ve been diabetic before but it went into remission. From Cozzy 25.

scary thing about diabetes is it can transmit through genes