I’m a T1 prone to DKA, even at fairly low blood glucose levels. For me the issue is gastroparesis, repeated vomiting and dehydration. Over the years I’ve been in the ICU eight times due to DKA. Even with bG as low as 200. My blood just turns into a toxic mess.
I’ve learned to forstall this by managing the gastroparesis through diet and going to the ED for fluids if I start vomiting. The usual anti-emetics like zofran don’t work on me, so it’s hit or miss.
I guess I’m just saying that some people are prone, some are not and most probably fall in the middle.