Keystones in urine, how likely is it diabetes?

[WingingItWith3InTow]

Hi,

First time poster here so please forgive me any mistakes xx

I’ve just taken my middle child to the gp as he has started losing control of his bladder. He’s 7. It’s been happening on and of over the last year. He’ll wet his pants or wake up having wet the bed 2/3 times a week. I thought it might be a phase but it’s been going on a while so I took him to the gp as he’s scared he’ll do it at school.

They tested him for a urine infection but that came back negative. They said his keystones were raised so they’d like to send him for a blood test for diabetes. I didn’t really worry thinking surely it won’t be that but then I googled 🙈🙈 dangerous I know.

He drinks ridiculous amounts but he always has and he does get tummy aches once or twice a week but we thought that might be allergies as the gp wasn’t interested at all when we asked about them before.

Can you have raised keystones in your urine and it be normal?

Thank you xxx

I honestly don't think anyone is being nasty OP. You're talking to a variety of people whose children have been dangerously unwell as a result of undiagnosed Type 1.
Please listen. The speed of decline can be rapid so tests done previously by your GP may have had a very different result than one done today.
A hospital won't judge you or think you're wasting their time. They'll test his blood for glucose and you'll know where you stand.
If it's not Type 1 you can come back and tell us all we were wrong.
Type 2 Diabetics often have next to no understanding of the complexities of Type 1, so if your Dad is Type 2, we'll meaning as he may be he'll have no idea of the urgency.

He’s just wet his bed again so we are on our way to a&e. Hubby thinks I’m crazy but I’d never forgive myself

Good luck OP. You're absolutely doing the right thing. Hope it turns out to be nothing too serious but lots of support here if you need it

Well done op. It is absolutely the right decision. Best of luck. If you need us we'll be here for a hand hold or to answer any questions. Hopefully you come back and tell us it's all ok.

Diabetes isn't a totally outrageous thought.
A pupil I know of was diagnosed at 7. Ketones can be worrying. Go to A&E, they won't think it's unnecessary.

Just saw the update. Sending luck.

Good luck op.

Good luck op you’re doing the right thing

Had his finger pricked and it was 5.9 which is normal. They said keytones with out the glucose is totally normal it’s only not normal if there’s glucose too so they’re dipping his wee and then sending us home. now we just have to tackle the bladder control issue.

So happy to hear this. Really glad for your DS and you.

Great news. My dh has type 1 diabetes and I’m really glad your son doesn’t xx

Brilliant news OP

So glad for you it’s not that, but also glad you went. My DH also thought I was crazy taking out DS in as he wasn’t “ill”. Mumsnet persuaded me as well and my DS had blood sugar levels of 29.7. I’ve never been so sorry to have been right in my life.

That's great new. I hope you sort out the other issues too.

OP i was just coming on to tell you to avoid all the drama llamas !!!

It is not unusual for children to have ketones in urine ... without glucose its not an issue

Ifonlyoureyessawsouls
Blimey, bit harsh
All the 'drama llamas' as you so kindly put it are in the most part parents of Type 1 children who presented with similar symptoms to OPs DC.
Rather a false alarm and a double check than a child in a diabetic coma , but OK, we'll consider ourselves told.
Do you kick puppies in your spare time?

A friend’s DS nearly died due to undiagnosed diabetes. GPs thought it was something else causing the symptoms. Luckily friend’s gut instinct kicked in and she took him to A&E, was told that if she hadn’t done that he would probably have died. So no need for the drama llama comment. Better to be safe than sorry

@IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls

OP i was just coming on to tell you to avoid all the drama llamas !!!

It is not unusual for children to have ketones in urine ... without glucose its not an issue

You're obviously not a parent of a type 1 diabetic or actually know anyone with the disease or you wouldn't consider people who have been through hospitalisations and near death to be 'Drama Llamas'.

Op

Thanks for this update, I wasn't trying to be rude

I think you made a good choice to be checked

I hope that your son comes to the bottom
Of the bed wetting. My son is still wetting the bed age 5 but he hasn't ever been dry through the night yet

Sorry if I sounded so harsh

Lots of love xx

Thank you everyone.

I’m so relieved it’s not diabetes. My 2 youngest have enough going on without it. Hopefully they can get to the bottom of why he suddenly can’t control his bladder.

@IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls

OP i was just coming on to tell you to avoid all the drama llamas !!!

It is not unusual for children to have ketones in urine ... without glucose its not an issue

This isn't necessarily true. Lack of glucose in urine is not reliable enough to exclude diabetes, especially if there are other symptoms - which is why the hospital checked the finger prick.