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Does Elevated Blood Sugar Level Need Immediate Medical Attention?

Hello. I have never been a diabetic before but I have been feeling really bad. I took my Blood sugar before I went to bed lastnight it was 217. This moring before breakfast it was 411. I am shaking and feeling bad. I am a few hours from home with family so I can not make an appointment with my dr. Is this safe? Should I go to an emergency care clinic or ER? Thank you very much! Nickie Jaggears
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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HI

Thanks for posting your query .

You have not mentioned your age but based on your words I assume you are more than 30 years old . Diabetes after 30 years is of Type 2 Diabetes .

In Type 2 diabetes the body can tolerate high blood sugars without causing any acute problems . So it's not an emergency but you need to consult a Physician or a Diabetologist as early as possible .
But just because Type 2 Diabetes doesn't cause any Acute problems doesn't mean you can neglect it . It can cause complications in long term unless it's controlled .

You need to be put on medications , start aerobic exercise and go on a Diabetic diet .

Any clarification feel free to ask .
Happy to help .
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Does Elevated Blood Sugar Level Need Immediate Medical Attention?

HI Thanks for posting your query . You have not mentioned your age but based on your words I assume you are more than 30 years old . Diabetes after 30 years is of Type 2 Diabetes . In Type 2 diabetes the body can tolerate high blood sugars without causing any acute problems . So it s not an emergency but you need to consult a Physician or a Diabetologist as early as possible . But just because Type 2 Diabetes doesn t cause any Acute problems doesn t mean you can neglect it . It can cause complications in long term unless it s controlled . You need to be put on medications , start aerobic exercise and go on a Diabetic diet . Any clarification feel free to ask . Happy to help .