Ketosis and diabetic ketoacidoses

[Butterflywarrior 241]

I'm kinda confused...I've read a bit about the five a D sometimes ten day fast designed to bring about ketosis but it scares me as a diabetic because it sounds similar to DKA or diabetic ketoacidoses. Is it similar? I'm sure it can't be and I'm not understanding. I have the teams surgical nurse I could call but I don't feel much warmth from her so I feel better asking here!!!

[Mindy78 372]

I'm not sure. Diabetic too. Not insulin dependent. I went off my meds the day before. Sugar was 42 once, been level ever since I'm day 11 of 14

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[Butterflywarrior 241]

I'm insulin dependent diabetic and had DKA before which put me in the hospital....

[ocgirl15 667]

They are different but I would not pursue a ketosis type diet if your diabetic unless instructed to do so by a medical professional who knows you have diabetes. Here is an article that explains the difference. http://www.healthline.com/health/ketosis-vs-ketoacidosis

[Butterflywarrior 241]

,@@OCgirl ty soo much for the article reference..my surgery packet instructions include the ketosis liquid diet but it's not individual to me however I can call the clinic or wait until my pre op consultation coming up in a little over a week for better direction. I'm definitely concerned... thanks again

[theantichick 2,204]

They are on the same spectrum, but are not the same thing. Generally speaking, if your pancreas still makes insulin you don't have to worry about DKA. There can always be exceptions, so talk to your doc if you're worried about it.