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chest infection, high blood and trace of ketones

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Smit

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Hi all

I'm 7 weeks pregnant, have a horrid chest infection which I've been on antibiotics since Tuesday for. My blood is sitting at 13, I've been correcting all day but its not coming down. I have a trace of ketones so have taken more insulin. I contacted the 24 hour maternity department at the hospital and they said they wouldn't see me and if worried i should goto a and e. Not to worried at the moment and thought I'd wait till after dinner and test again.

Just looking for a bit of advice. X
 
I can't offer any advice I'm afraid, but I do hope that your levels settle down and that you are feeling much better soon 🙂 Hopefully, some of the mums will be along to help out!
 
Thanks northerner, blood was 7.9 before tea. So coming down, lets hope the stay down. X
 
Thanks northerner, blood was 7.9 before tea. So coming down, lets hope the stay down. X

Hi Smit, glad your levels have come down, have the ketones gone away too? I know my hospital has a diabetic registrar on call, who you can get hold of at any time. If you are still worried it might be worth trying that.

Keep drinking and testing lots
 
Hi Smit sorry to hear you have been under the weather,hope you come back fighting fit xx take care
 
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