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DKA
Ketones — The 6 Must-Knows
Ketones are chemicals that build up when your body starts to burn fat for energy. The most common cause of ketones in diabetics is insulin deficiency.
Why is Type 1 Diabetes Misdiagnosed?
Many people with type 1 share a similar diagnosis story. They display all the classic symptoms (extreme thirst, weight loss, frequent urination, nausea) and were fortunate enough to be accurately diag...
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication from diabetes that can be serious and life-threatening. DKA is often a common factor when first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
All About DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication from diabetes that can be serious and life-threatening. DKA is often a common factor when first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and can often be mistaken f...
Losing Mikey To Diabetic Ketoacidosis + Undiagnosed T1D
Marie Cohen shares her story about grief after losing her 25 year-old son Michael to DKA and undiagnosed type 1 diabetes.
How My 8-Year-Old with T1D is Changing the Stigma of Disease in the Middle East
Nora almost died from DKA at 4 years old in Jordan—but today she is teaching her peers, community and healthcare team about T1D.
Severe Hypoglycemia at 31,000 Feet
While traveling, Mariana survived both severe hypoglycemia and DKA despite the health care team that failed to care for her properly.
How to Handle High Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
Recruiting a trusted circle of people who understand your diabetes can help you if you face a diabetes emergency at work, like severe high blood sugar.
Our #SeeTheSigns Advocates Save Lives; You Can Too
Become a #SeeTheSigns advocate in your community—help others avoid the life-threatening consequences of a delayed type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
You Can Screen for Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibodies—When Will it Become Standard Childhood Healthcare?
A type 1 diabetes diagnosis doesn’t have to be a surprise (or only be caught after dangerously high blood sugars). Screening for T1D is available for everyone, so when will it become part of standar...
Spreading the Word: the Warning Signs of Type 1 Diabetes on Sports Talk Radio
Nate Checketts and Liddy Huntsman talk about the warning signs of type 1 diabetes on ESPN700 — Utah’s #1 Sports Talk Radio.
The Impact of Blood Sugar Levels & DKA on Your Brain
Recent research suggests that DKA and prolonged high blood sugar levels cause the most injury to your brain.
Survivor’s Guilt: Losing My Brother to DKA
I should've told my sister-in-law over and over again how important it was to pay attention to his health and get him treatment immediately if he was sick. Death from DKA is preventable, and I kn...
Study Links COVID-19 to Increased Rates of DKA at Diagnosis in Children
In a German study from March to May 2020, nearly half of minors had DKA at type 1 diabetes diagnosis - double previous years - amidst COVID-19.
My Son Was Diagnosed With T1D During The Last Pandemic
There is never a good time to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but especially not if the country is in the middle of a flu pandemic.
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