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What Do This Blood Test Result For Pancreatitis Indicate?

my father is a 67y/o with chronic pancreatitis x 10yrs, recently Dx diabetic (december 2014). He is just returning from florida where he had multiple blood tests and has felt ill for over 2 weeks. He is currently laying down with 7/10 back/pancreatic pain and his glucose is 220 with zero food since yesterday at 6pm. When I took his glucose level he said it has been up to 600 in the past few days!! The blood tests revealed amylase 5, lipase 6, A1c% 9.3, glucose 398, potassium 130, chloride 94, albumin 2.5, globulins 4.4, A/G ratio 0.6, calcium 11, alk phos 209, EGFR 80.05. These are from 03/17/15. He is refusing an ambulance and I need to know if this is something that can wait. My gut says I should call an ambulance anyway, but he is very angry with me for even suggesting this. Please help.
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Dear welcome to HCM and thanks for choosing us. ?

I share your concerns about your father and about his sufferings. In my opinion you should call ambulance urgently. This levels of blood reports require urgent intervention . He may even require hospitalisation. He is in serious electrolyte disturbances. His health may deteriorate at any time.

In my opinion his refusal for ambulance is itself a symptoms of electrolyte imbalances, although it can not be ascertained. His blood sugar levels may take him to ketosis at any time . Please call ambulance even if he gets angry on you.

I hope my reply will help you. Please write to us for more questions. I wish you good health to your father and your family. Kindly rate this reply. Thanks
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What Do This Blood Test Result For Pancreatitis Indicate?

Dear welcome to HCM and thanks for choosing us. ? I share your concerns about your father and about his sufferings. In my opinion you should call ambulance urgently. This levels of blood reports require urgent intervention . He may even require hospitalisation. He is in serious electrolyte disturbances. His health may deteriorate at any time. In my opinion his refusal for ambulance is itself a symptoms of electrolyte imbalances, although it can not be ascertained. His blood sugar levels may take him to ketosis at any time . Please call ambulance even if he gets angry on you. I hope my reply will help you. Please write to us for more questions. I wish you good health to your father and your family. Kindly rate this reply. Thanks