Being diabetic sucks

[amesiowa]

I had a sucky two days due to being diabetic.  And...I have no idea why they were sucky

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[lucister]

I'm pre-diabetic, that's why you got me interested. What does it mean when there are ketones in the urine and how do you know they are ketones?

Ketones

[lucister]

Oh thanks for the informative reply. Took me a while to get back to you, sorry but kinda busy.

[amesiowa]

When your body is unable to use the sugar in your body, the body will break down stored fats to get energy. The byproduct of the fat breakdown is called ketones. If you have ketones it can turn your blood acidic and eventually cause coma and death. You check your ketones by peeing on special strips that measure the level. You can buy the strips over the counter. Hope that answers your question