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September 12, 2005

Hyperglycemia and DKA, Other

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Question from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA:

I have had diabetes for 11 years. Recently, every time my blood sugar is high, I break out in hives. I was wondering if you had ever heard of this?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

The question is which comes first, the hives or the high blood sugar. Allergic reactions could also be an intermittent stressor that raises blood sugars. I would try to hunt down what causes the hives. Just having diabetes is not a reason to get the hives. Chronic antihistamine therapy may have to be used if this is frequent.

JTL