The DKA/seizures was point where my wife's doctor declared her a Type 1 diabetic. The Type 2 treatments were not working. She has a Dexcom G6 sensor and Tandem TSlim2 insulin pump now. Update of firmware to the new IQ release on the TSlim2 supports adaptive shutoff on the low boundary of blood glucose and ability to add extra insulin on the high end. She still has to input carbs at a meal to input an adjusting bolus. She has a meter that does both glucose and ketones as that is critical for a Type 1.
We thought the pump was going to keep her in the safe zone. It did for glucose and ketones, but she still had 2 more seizures on Feb 23. This time diagnosed epileptic. The anti-epileptic medication has kept that in check and her glucose levels are much better controlled. Aside from a restriction from driving, all it pretty normal.
That’s interesting about your wife. My mom was diagnosed a Type 1 diabetic in her 50s. The doctors blew her off but she knew the signs because my brother is Type 1. Anyway, it took her nearly going into a coma to get anyone to listen to her! I’m glad your wife’s doctors are on top of it and that the meds are working for her 👍
I'm very glad to hear you were able to determine the cause of the seizures, and the medicine is working. My wife is a borderline type II. She controls her level with diet and exercise (she walks about 2-3 miles a day).
Every time I cut myself, or skin a knuckle, I rush in the house to get her to test my sugar - and it's amazingly perfect every time - go figure. One of my fav meals is pancakes with syrup, and pork linked sausage dipped in syrup!
Our niece, on my wife's side, who has had the CV, has two sons, both on the pump, and both admitted to the hospital on numerous occasions for high ketone levels. It's scary times, then.
God bless you and your wife.