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What Causes High Blood Sugar Levels Along With Dehydration?

Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016

Question: I was in the hospital for five days with dizziness, dehydration, very high blood pressure, and very high sugar diabetes numbers. The doctor gave the condition a name but I can't recall. What is it called?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of diabetic ketoacidosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Very high blood sugar and dehydration occurs in diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar non ketotic coma.
Hypertension can be additionally present in patient not linked to diabetes.
Upload reports for further analysis of condition.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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