People who are at risk of developing DKA may need regular at-home testing with urine strips. You may pee directly on the urine strip or collect your urine in a cup and dip the strip in the cup.
Polyuria and polydipsia are two physical symptoms that may occur in the early stages of DKA: Polyuria: High blood glucose levels can cause glucose to build up in your urine, forcing your kidneys ...
Mild DKA is characterized by a plasma glucose concentration of greater than 250 mg/dl, an arterial pH of 7.25 - 7.30, a serum bicarbonate concentration of 15 - 18 mEq/l, a positive test for urine ...
We sought to describe their association with euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA ... should be promptly evaluated for the presence of urine and/or serum ketones. SGLT-2 inhibitors should ...
He or she will also check your urine for ketones. These tests can show whether you have diabetic ketoacidosis. Because diabetic ketoacidosis can cause problems with the heart, you might also need ...