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Suggest Treatment For Abnormally High Blood Glucose Level
My friend says her brother s blood sugar reading was just now 595, & it was taken 3X. How long can his blood sugar stay like this &/or fluctuate that high before going into a diabetic coma, etc.? He can t control his blood sugar, he says, but is acting like he can just limit his sugar intake to get it back down on his own. Shouldn t he go to the ER with a 595 reading, however?
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Sugar levels lower than 50 or 55 mg/dL is a true emergency and can lead to diabetic coma. High sugar levels kill silently. I advise him to go to physician, adjust his medications. Doctor may shift him to Insulin. So don't let himself killed by diabetes.
He can never lower this much high level only with diet. He needs prompt treatment. Otherwise he may die of heart attack, stroke and paralysis, kidney failure etc, just to list a few.
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Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
Sugar levels lower than 50 or 55 mg/dL is a true emergency and can lead to diabetic coma. High sugar levels kill silently. I advise him to go to physician, adjust his medications. Doctor may shift him to Insulin. So don't let himself killed by diabetes.
He can never lower this much high level only with diet. He needs prompt treatment. Otherwise he may die of heart attack, stroke and paralysis, kidney failure etc, just to list a few.
If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile. You can also attach Lab reports and pictures with direct question.
May he get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way. Click at 'I Find This Answer Helpful too'. Please, write a review about your experience with me.
Regards!
DR. HANIF
PHILADELPHIA, USA
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