I have type 2 diabetes among other health problems and the past few nights i've been getting headaches tonight I decided to check my blood sugar levels and it was higher then ever 589 I drank a lot of water and it did go down a bit but I'm scared what should I do. I'm 50 yes old 5'7 and weigh 230
Hello, This is really a very serious high level of blood sugar and you must immediately go to the hospital and get immediate attention to it. You may require intravenous fluids along with insulin injection. Very frankly speaking such high levels of sugar can not be managed of your own. Thanks
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Hello, This is really a very serious high level of blood sugar and you must immediately go to the hospital and get immediate attention to it. You may require intravenous fluids along with insulin injection. Very frankly speaking such high levels of sugar can not be managed of your own. Thanks