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Is Blood Sugar Level Of 550 Mg/dl A Cause For Concern?
Question: Blood sugar level is 550 ???
Brief Answer:
Emergency
Detailed Answer:
You should call 911 and go to the emergency room immediately. Such high blood glucoses are life threatening and require intensive care in ICU, particularly if 'ketones' are positive in the blood.
Ketones indicate the likelihood of DKA (Diabetic Keto Acidosis) or HHS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State) which are both complications of running high sugars.
These must treated right away in the hospital with Insulin and hydration while continuously monitoring vital lab tests like bicarbonate, potassium and creatinine
Emergency
Detailed Answer:
You should call 911 and go to the emergency room immediately. Such high blood glucoses are life threatening and require intensive care in ICU, particularly if 'ketones' are positive in the blood.
Ketones indicate the likelihood of DKA (Diabetic Keto Acidosis) or HHS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State) which are both complications of running high sugars.
These must treated right away in the hospital with Insulin and hydration while continuously monitoring vital lab tests like bicarbonate, potassium and creatinine
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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