Remember that the information presented here is not intended to replace the care of your own doctor. Before making any changes in the management of
your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Question
I have had
type 1
diabetes
for eight years, and my
blood glucose level
is always high (mostly more
than 200 mg/dL [11.1 mmol/L]). Two years ago, I had stomach pain, went to
the hospital, and the result was diabetic
ketoacidosis. Now I have the same symptoms (heartburn, stomach
pain,
weakness, etc.).
What do I have to do?
Answer
Having blood glucose levels
that are continuously above 200 in a patient with a history of DKA is simply not
acceptable. If your physician is unable to come up with advice to help you improve the glucose
levels and identify the cause of your present symptoms, you need to be under the care of a diabetes team which
includes a diabetes physician, nurse educator, and dietitian.
Ask your present physician for a referral.
wwq
Return to DQ&A main page
Advertisement
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
