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How Does One Lower Blood Sugar Level Before Seeking Medical Assistance?
My bloodsugar registered 599 so I re-checked it and now the meter will read is "HI". Should I seek medical assistance at this time or is there some way to lower my sugar until I can see my physician Monday. I have not been diagnosed with diabetes. And I am taking blood pressure and synthyroid meds.
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Blood sugar is too high. Yes, you should seek medical assistance at this time.
2. Do not try to take any medications with out an exact diagnosis.
3. At the hospital, do get an HbA1C done for diagnosis of diabetes. Will require estimate of ketone bodies too. It could be complicated diabetes mellitus.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Blood sugar is too high. Yes, you should seek medical assistance at this time.
2. Do not try to take any medications with out an exact diagnosis.
3. At the hospital, do get an HbA1C done for diagnosis of diabetes. Will require estimate of ketone bodies too. It could be complicated diabetes mellitus.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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