HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Insulin Level 551 Normal?

my blood sugar level is now 551, i am on insuluin. 53 units per day. i taking sterairds start monday, this is thursday. now i am taking 20 units of fast acting insuluin. last taken at 6;30 pm. now at ten it is at 551. should i go to er to get help
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello friend... Dont worry much...
Let me say something about your condition.Blood glucose level more han 400 is a dangerous sign... I may lead to some disease called ketoacidosis.... It may ..its not definately lead to....... So only one thing I am going to advice you is go to doc as soon as possible.... You will be treated with fast insulin in Hosp according to your glucose conc.....
I am sure you will recover soon ......
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is Insulin Level 551 Normal?

Hello friend... Dont worry much... Let me say something about your condition.Blood glucose level more han 400 is a dangerous sign... I may lead to some disease called ketoacidosis.... It may ..its not definately lead to....... So only one thing I am going to advice you is go to doc as soon as possible.... You will be treated with fast insulin in Hosp according to your glucose conc..... I am sure you will recover soon ......