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Hyperglycemia and DKA

My son has late morning highs. Is there a metabolic reason for this or some other explanation?

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I have type 2 and have been struggling with hyperglycemia. The more medication I take, the more my blood sugars go out of control. And, I keep gaining weight, despite efforts to the contrary. What do you suggest?

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I’ve had type 12 for 20 years. Last summer, when I had a hip replacement, my blood sugars remained very high for several days. I was recently diagnosed with retinopathy. Is it related to the post surgery highs or my long-term diabetes?

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Could my son be in the early stages of the diabetes? He had two elevated blood sugar readings on my meter, but no symptoms. His laboratory reading was normal.

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My blood sugars are very elevated since my recent gallbladder surgery, but I was told they would level out. Shouldn’t they have leveled out by now? The surgery was three weeks ago. Could I end up in a diabetic coma before I get to see the doctor?

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Why do high blood sugars and ketones cause vomiting?

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Is hyperglycemia with higher lipid levels more damaging than hyperglycemia with normal or near to lower normal range of lipids? Is there any relation and competitiveness between glucose (also proteins) and fat homeostatis at digestive tract and internal levels?

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When a person is diagnosed with a blood glucose in the 1000s mg/dl [over 55.6 mmol/L], is there more damage to the body and pancreas than a person who is, say, 600 mg/dl [33.3 mmol/L]?

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I provide care for a young girl whose blood sugars are often quite elevated. Mom has said not to worry, that she will adjust the girl’s insulin. I am worried about the girl’s health and am unhappy with all the unhealthy foods mom provides. What do you suggest I do?

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Do you have any suggestions for discipline when dealing with highs? How do you suggest we handle our younger daughter watching her older sister not get in trouble for things she herself is not allowed to get away with?

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