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07/02/09 07:55 PM

"For past 2 wks I have not been able to control my sugar below 253. I have fatigue, nausea, vomiting, severe migraines, sleeping 15hrs. What's wrong?"
Asked By: rperez001  
Category: Heart Disease and Diabetes

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I take levemir in the morning, and novolog by using sugar reading scale as to dose. also have had chest pain, they states it is muscular skeletal in the chest, but still have it more than ever. also have sweats more often and stomach aches, leg pain.

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07/12/09 07:49 PM

Hello,

The symptoms you described concerns me. They indicate a severe condition. High blood glucose (sugar) levels consistently above 250 mg/dL require medical attention..

I recommend that you contact your doctor or urgent care center immediately.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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