{"id":16715,"date":"2024-01-19T20:58:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=16715"},"modified":"2024-02-16T18:02:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T12:32:48","slug":"alarming-blood-sugar-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/alarming-blood-sugar-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Alarming Blood Sugar Levels: What You Should Know and Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diabetes (type 1 and type 2) is usually characterised by high blood sugar levels. But what if we told you that blood sugar levels are not the only thing you need to worry about in diabetes?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In some individuals, the rise in blood sugar levels (over 240 mg\/DL) may be accompanied by high blood ketone levels. This is called diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) and is a common complication of type 1 and sometimes type 2 diabetes<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

This condition with high blood sugar and ketones can be an alarming situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another complication that is common in people with type 2 diabetes is Hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic coma (HHNC). It is characterised by increased blood sugar levels, severe dehydration, drowsiness, dizziness and absence of ketosis or acidosis. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is more <\/span>common in elderly individuals and can be life-threatening<\/span><\/a>. Treatment of HHNC usually involves rehydration (by fluid administration) and insulin therapy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s understand what happens when your blood sugar levels are alarmingly high and how to prevent it!<\/span><\/p>\n

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