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Why Do I Feel Lightheaded?
Good evening, I know that I am stressed but in the past 48 hrs I have been feeling light headed sometimes having to catch myself, bp that's usually normal is running 145/96, and the highest blood sugar I have ever had 248 ( they usually run 90-127). Should I go to the emergency room
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Hello!
Thank you for your question on HCM!
I read your question carefully and understand your concern.
Your high blood sugar is concerning for diabetes. Was this a fasting glucose test?
Psychological stress can raise the blood glucose levels, as well as the blood pressure, but not in such high levels.
I would recommend to go to the emergency room and perform a careful physical examination, a routine blood test, HbA1c, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels to find out a possible cause of these your symptoms.
Hope to have been of help!
Best regards,
Dr. Iliri
Thank you for your question on HCM!
I read your question carefully and understand your concern.
Your high blood sugar is concerning for diabetes. Was this a fasting glucose test?
Psychological stress can raise the blood glucose levels, as well as the blood pressure, but not in such high levels.
I would recommend to go to the emergency room and perform a careful physical examination, a routine blood test, HbA1c, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels to find out a possible cause of these your symptoms.
Hope to have been of help!
Best regards,
Dr. Iliri
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