Harley and Pattie Very Active Member May 11, 2010 #1 Harley has an infection at his PEG tube site. He goes into the vet on Thursday. Will the infection raise his bg? It is at 390. Pattoe
Harley has an infection at his PEG tube site. He goes into the vet on Thursday. Will the infection raise his bg? It is at 390. Pattoe
LynnLee + Mousie Very Active Member May 11, 2010 #2 yes, infection can raise BG levels. how bad is the infection? are you sure it can wait until thursday? and make sure the gals in lantus isg know this too ok. are you testing for ketones regularly?
yes, infection can raise BG levels. how bad is the infection? are you sure it can wait until thursday? and make sure the gals in lantus isg know this too ok. are you testing for ketones regularly?
Harley and Pattie Very Active Member May 12, 2010 #3 Ketones' are tested at least once a day. Harley is prone to them and they always worry me. Pattie