What should a diabetic do when her sugar is 488 when testing?!


Question: I AMA TYPE 2 DIABETIC WHEN I TESTED MY SUGAR IT WAS 488?WHAT SHOULD I DO?


Answers: I AMA TYPE 2 DIABETIC WHEN I TESTED MY SUGAR IT WAS 488?WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Watch for a pattern. Sometimes diabetics will experience high blood sugars which indicates their meds need to be readjusted.

check ketones and drink water..not to many carbs...fruit maybe

Make sure your meter doesn't need batteries, but if that is a true reading you should call your doctor immediately.

488 what?!( units,i mean) The figure is huge though and i'm tempted to think the glucometer(if that's what you're using) is faulty.
But my advice is visit the nearest hospital, along with the glucometer.

It means you need some insulin, and quick. If you dont already have a endocrinologist I would suggest one of those too. Good luck and keep a eye on it.

It means you need to take some rapid-acting insulin immediately, and definitely check yourself for ketoacidosis...and if you test positive for ketones, get yourself to the ER.

If this is an accurate reading you should call your doctor or go to the ER. This is a very elevated glucose level which can result in damage to many organ systems. You should not have a reading this high if you are being properly managed with meds and diet.
Good luck and take care.

Drink lots of water. Wal kabout 20 minutes around your house or whatever.





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