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Is Blood Sugar Level Of 556 Mg/dl A Cause For Concern?
Question: blood sugar is 556
Brief Answer:
Go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Noted your concern.
With this blood sugar level consult your treating doctor immediately or go to ER.
There is a need for detailed physical examination.
Along with it there may may be need for following investigations-
Complete Blood Count.
HbA1c
Liver Function Test
Renal Function Test
Blood Gas analysis.
Serum ketone level
Urine examination including urine ketone.
Depending upon physical examination and above test results there may be need for intravenous insulin infusion.
So without delay consult ER.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
Go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Noted your concern.
With this blood sugar level consult your treating doctor immediately or go to ER.
There is a need for detailed physical examination.
Along with it there may may be need for following investigations-
Complete Blood Count.
HbA1c
Liver Function Test
Renal Function Test
Blood Gas analysis.
Serum ketone level
Urine examination including urine ketone.
Depending upon physical examination and above test results there may be need for intravenous insulin infusion.
So without delay consult ER.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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