Hi,

I have been diagnosed as diabetic two weeks ago (my doctor said my sugar and cholesterol were "completely out of control". He said I could either start medication right then or could try and lose weight for a month and see if that makes any difference.

I started on Atkins two weeks ago but only tested my urine with Ketostix today. They turned a dark pink (last but one shade on the bottle). My question is: How would I know if the colour change were due to ketosis or ketoacidosis? The instructions on the ketostix mentioned that any colour change meant that I had better call my doctor immediately and maybe even check myself into Emergency!

By the way, the doctor never told me whether I was type 1 or type 2. All I know is that ketosis is desirable on Atkins but ketoacidosis is not and is in fact danegrous.

Thanks and cheers