# A fresh look at diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) guidelines

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-fresh-look-at-diabetic-ketoacidosis-dka-guidelines/14428>\
**Category:** D-News\
**Tags:** ketones\
**Created:** [February 15, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-fresh-look-at-diabetic-ketoacidosis-dka-guidelines/14428 "2024-02-15T18:25:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![CatLady](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/catlady/32/36_2.png) [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-fresh-look-at-diabetic-ketoacidosis-dka-guidelines/14428/1 "2024-02-15T18:25:10Z")

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> **[New definition and treatment of DKA](https://integrateddiabetes.com/new-definition-and-treatment-of-dka/)**
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> IDS Director of Technology & Applied Research, Dana Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, LDN discusses the new definition & guidance in the treatment of Diabetes Ketoacidosis

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**Author:** ![jbowler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e274bd/32.png) [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-fresh-look-at-diabetic-ketoacidosis-dka-guidelines/14428/2 "2024-05-28T02:14:54Z")

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Let’s see what the actual guidelines state. There is a lot in that article that raises my hackles but I suspect that is more a criticism of the author than the authorities.

My immediate response of course is that blood ketone measurements are readily available over-the-counter and should be an essential part of diagnosis.

BG of course, speaking as a T1D and a scientist, always sucks. I can do a Big Mac and hit 500; no chance of DKA because I have a matching amount of insulin chasing my donkey. Certain low.

We shall wait and we shall be disappointed but maybe things will get better.