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Could Very High Blood Sugar Cause Diabetic Coma?

I have type 1 diabetes. in school i was drinking a lot of water and urinating a lot, my stomach also hurt a little so i checked my blood sugar level and it was 567. in the past weak, my blood sugar has been high a lot, from 200-400 however i never reached 500. I want to know how dangerous this is and if it could lead to a diabetic coma?
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for your question.

After going through your question, I can understand your concern.

You should go to ER immediately.
There is a need for immediate detailed clinical examination and basic investigation like blood sugar level and urine ketones.
Depending upon it further evaluation and treatment can be planned.

As you have Type 1 diabetes your are prone to develop diabetes ketoacidosis with mentioned high blood glucose levels.

Diabetes ketoacidosis is due to insulin deficiency.
It is one of dangerous acute complication of Type 1 diabetes. Yes, it can lead to coma also.
It's treatment is hydration and intravenous insulin which requires hospitalization.

Hope this helps you.
Please do vote as helpful.

Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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Could Very High Blood Sugar Cause Diabetic Coma?

Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. You should go to ER immediately. There is a need for immediate detailed clinical examination and basic investigation like blood sugar level and urine ketones. Depending upon it further evaluation and treatment can be planned. As you have Type 1 diabetes your are prone to develop diabetes ketoacidosis with mentioned high blood glucose levels. Diabetes ketoacidosis is due to insulin deficiency. It is one of dangerous acute complication of Type 1 diabetes. Yes, it can lead to coma also. It s treatment is hydration and intravenous insulin which requires hospitalization. Hope this helps you. Please do vote as helpful. Regards, Dr Abhay Mali. Diabetologist.