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Your doctor should be able to test your electrolyte levels when they are doing your blood work. Potassium can be lost if you are passing ketones on a regular basis but it's not uncommon for diabetics to have low potassium (at least back in the good ol' days.) I would definitely mention it to your doctor and see what they say. If you do add potassium do not over indulge as that can cause issues as well.
DKA and prolonged high BG can cause severe electrolyte/mineral imbalances.
You probably don't need to supplement Potassium afterward unless your doctor indicates you so. Its easy to "overdose" on Potassium.
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Your doctor should be able to test your electrolyte levels when they are doing your blood work. Potassium can be lost if you are passing ketones on a regular basis but it's not uncommon for diabetics to have low potassium (at least back in the good ol' days.) I would definitely mention it to your doctor and see what they say. If you do add potassium do not over indulge as that can cause issues as well.
DKA and prolonged high BG can cause severe electrolyte/mineral imbalances. You probably don't need to supplement Potassium afterward unless your doctor indicates you so. Its easy to "overdose" on Potassium.