"I woke up in ICU! I thought it was just flu" Katharyne's DKA story. Shock diagnosis

Hey guys! Glad to be back!
I've been away from KZbin for a few weeks because I unexpectedly got very sick over Christmas and spent several days in ICU. This video is more personal than my usual uploads, but I hope documenting my experience might be helpful to anyone else who goes through something like this.
If you've been putting off checkups, please do make an appointment with a doctor and get it done. I always assumed illnesses like diabetes happened slowly, and there would be lots of warning signs (in hindsight, there were, but I just put them down to hormonal changes and getting older), but I went from seemingly healthy to critical in a matter of days and am very lucky to be here.
I'll be back with the usual KDP and AI videos again very soon :)
Please stay happy and healthy and take care of yourselves 💕
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[@nasheilagibbonsknox]

So, I had to halt the video to say that I am so sorry you went through this. ‘Through’ is the key word here because here you are back with us. Wow, 600 glucose level! It’s a blessing you are still here. Absolutely take care of yourself. You have given so much to your community. We can feast plenty off of what you already have given while you slow up to catch up with this new change. You’re brilliant so we know you will dive into this new change and come out on top. Be well. And don’t feel guilty about getting rest.

[@geechohan5793]

Dear Katharyne, You are our treasure and an amazing teacher and soul. I feel so lucky to have found your products and look forward to your inspirational videos. I am so sorry to hear what you have been through and grateful you are better and can go from strength to strength from here on in. I send you and your family my best wishes.

[@katharynetreasure]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I hope you have a wonderful year ahead 💕

[@TheCatD]

Sending prayers for continued healing for you. Glad God got you thru this. We appreciate all you guys do for us.

[@VickiConley]

oh my gosh Katharyne, that had to be so scary for you all. I'm so glad you are back with us! Sending you love!

[@shirleymontano9657]

Katharyne, I'm glad you're back. You give me so much information, I'm often overwhelmed. In a good way though. Sorry you were so sick. You are greatly appreciated.

[@megangarrison8326]

You are amazing! It shocks me to hear you were having trouble with negative self-talk :-( You are the ONE person on social media that I really look up to and wish I could be more like. Thank you for sharing all your learnings with us.

[@megangarrison8326]

PS: I have come to see that our bodies are our faithful beasts of burden that have worked so hard to carry us through this life as best as it can and we need to cherish and care for it like we would any devoted animal in our lives

[@katharynetreasure]

Awww Megan, you're so sweet. We're all human. The important thing is not to let the negative stuff win. I came out of this just grateful and glad to be alive and with a renewed appreciation for things.

[@sravs7167]

Glad you are ok. Please take care ❤

[@craftpaintcreate2328]

I'm so glad you are ok! What a terrifying experience for both you and Isaac and the kids!

[@lisamitchell241]

Wow! What a story. Please take care of yourself. Be well.

[@dinaj3326]

I was surprised to hear you were sick. Thank God you are ok. Take time and slow down a little. Your health comes first. ~Sending you much love and blessings.

[@qsllc8087]

So glad you are doing ok. Blessings!

[@amosp2]

Glad you are back

[@sheilakay4138]

I was literally JUST thinking about you on Saturday. I realized that we have not heard from you lately and I was concerned. Sorry you went thru this. I’m happy you are better.

[@dyw1]

Hi Kath, please do take care of yourself, we are rooting for you, you guys give so much and ask for so little in return. I look forward to your videos and updates every week and I think its an understatement to say that this world will indeed be a dull place without you. Take care.

[@katharynetreasure]

Thank you 💕

[@kathysdotcom]

So glad you’re doing better and have such a great outlook! Take care of yourself and know you’re very much appreciated-

[@bosslifebeauty]

Kathryn, you're a bright ray of sunshine in a weary world. You are so bright, insightful, talented, a true inspiration to me always, and to many others. I'm so sorry, this happened to you. Life throws us these curveballs that sometimes can bring us to a better place in an unexpected way. Silver linings! I'm so happy to hear that you're feeling better, and you're moving in a positive direction with your health that can inspire others, too. Sending you love light and healing t to you and your wonderful family. I look forward to your bright, happy, and healthy future and all that you share with us, and I am forever grateful. You help me do what I love, which is creating art, and that reduces my stress.

[@katharynetreasure]

Aww this message made my day. Thank you so much - I agree with you about silver linings.

[@tracebooks]

What an ordeal! So glad you’re back. And yes, an incidence like this is what causes many to talk a deep dive into nutrition. My doc actually put me on carnivore 9 months ago. I improved so much and thought I was impervious because I felt so much better. So I went off before Thanksgiving and started feeling rotten again. I started trying to get back on it two weeks ago, but sugar is so addictive it’s hard. But even in this short amount of time, I’m feeling better. Not as good as I did, but better.

[@ParalegalCareerMastermind]

So happy you're on the mend Katharyne! Thanks for sharing all the information regarding your diabetes journey. Stay well hon! - Leslie

[@sonjabendz8732]

Dear Katharyne. So glad you’re doing better. Sending you much love and prayers for continued healing and fast recovery. It’s a blessing to have you back with us. Thank you for all the great things you do for us. Take good care of yourself and know you’re very much loved and appreciated! I look forward to your videos and the updates for Tangent Templates.❤❤❤

[@katharynetreasure]

Thank you Sonja 💕

[@maryday6655]

Katharyne! I'm so sorry you had to go through all that! I'm so glad you're better and so happy to see your smiling face. Thank you so much for sharing your story, and be well. ❤

[@katharynetreasure]

Thank you Mary 💕

[@AliWade1971]

You will definitely be celebrating Christmas and New Year this year ❤. What a shock for you all. Yes, I found out how bad fruit juices are for you several years ago when I tried the Juicing trend and they made me really shaky (too much sugar). Keep on enjoying those long walks with your beautiful Newfie, and I look forward to your next videos. We have literally just retired from our farm business, and I want to do more blogging, learn more AI and get more books in my Amazon KDP stores

[@katharynetreasure]

Thank you Ali!

[@JanRossi]

Glad you are back!! I was out for a while with a brain tumor! Ugh. I'm back too. All good. Glad you are ok!!

[@katharynetreasure]

Oh no, sorry to hear this Jan! Glad you're back now

[@BibleBooksExplained]

Glad you are better. Issac is a good man.

[@katharynetreasure]

He really is! I'm very lucky :)

[@MissChelle]

How scarey, glad you are ok 🫶🇦🇺

[@AbdessalamAlaoui]

Welcome back, I hope you are well

[@foxruneec]

♥♥♥ Scary story. Glad you are on the mend! Good advice too as well since I'm of a certain age :)

[@katharynetreasure]

Is that a possum in your profile pic? I love it :)

[@foxruneec]

@@katharynetreasure yes, I am an environmental educator and wildlife rehabilitator. I use TT to write books about wildlife :)

[@foxruneec]

That opossum is Romeo a rescue and education possum whom I rehabbed many years ago.

[@katharynetreasure]

OH! I need to check out your channel. I love wildlife. Thank you for taking care of them. We had an opossum sitting on our backyard fence a week or so ago. They're super cute! :)

[@beverlyr8152]

My stepson was diagnosed with t1d when he was 20, he's over 50 now and doing great!!! He had a major episode like yours before he was diagnosed. He went through ups and downs before he got nicely stabilized. I have Celiacs, also an autoimmune disease. AI diseases suck, but I agree with you, grateful to find out now when so much more is known. As an aside, until the 1950's, the "cure" for Celiacs was to eat bananas and only bananas, nothing but bananas! So grateful we're past that! You are right, new insulins and monitors really make it a lot better. You have to be healthy bcuz that big black fluffy doggie and Isaac the Treasure Troll adore you ❤

[@katharynetreasure]

I'm so glad to hear he's doing well! Gosh, I forgot about the treasure troll - that was so funny! I think I may also have celiac - gluten has definitely been a problem for me and I've been gluten free for years, so that's on my list to get checked out too. Thank you for such a kind comment, Beverly.

[@InspiredByEbonyLove]

I’m glad you are doing better Katherine. But so far the whole story about what you did in the hospital is hilarious. Watching movies with Spanish commentary when you don’t speak Spanish. 😂😂

[@Kat02220]

❤

[@beverlyr8152]

And one more thing....the negative thoughts were probably not a cause, but a symptom. Your brain wasn't getting what it needs bcuz your pancreas wasn't able to produce what it needs

[@katharynetreasure]

Yes! I've thought about that too and I think you might be right. I do feel more clear minded now 💕

[@megangarrison8326]

Wow! That is just SO insightful