Im wondering about diabetis.Could someone die from very HIGH blood sugars as apossed to a real low sugars?

Question

I know you can die if your blood sugars get extremly low.But can you possibly die as well from real high blood sugars?

Answer 1

Yes, very easily.

High blood sugar can lead to a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, aka DKA. DKA develops more slowly than hypoglycemia (which is low blood sugar). It's often the result of illness (flu, pneumonia, other types of infection) or the result of careless diabetes control (not taking insulin, eating way too much).

Some of the giveaway signs that a person might be headed in that direction are extreme thirst, frequent urination, a fruity smell on the breath, rapid heart rate, weakness, dizziness, chest pain, difficulty breathing and a few others.

DKA is an emergency condition that mst be treated as soon as humanly possible. DKA can be stopped with proper treatment. In cases where it is not treated or not treated in time, a person can become comatose and die.

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PS There is also a similar condition that affects type 2 diabetics called hyperglycemis hyperosmolar coma or HHSM.

Another PS I almost had it this morning. I started vomiting around 0230, was very nauseous, went into work anyway and ended up in the ER when my sugar kept rising (I work at a hospital). I got there in time...I was not in DKA yet and they were able to bring my sugar down with 3 liters of saline, some insulin and a dose of Zofran. My point is that I could have easily ended up in DKA and be spending the night in ICU instead of home with my family.

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Answer 4

Yes. Very high blood sugars can lead to a condition called diabetic ketoacidoses, which can lead to a coma, respiratory arrest, and death. I've treated more than a few people with this complication of the disease, and it's a good way to get admitted to an ICU overnight.
Generally this is more likely in type I diabetics, and I would start to worry about it when the blood sugars start to creep up over the 400-500 range (though the disease isn't really about the sugar per-se, it's about the things that your body turn it into which can make the blood very acidic).
If treated promptly, most people recover quickly and without permanant damage, but it can be deadly.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I am not sure if you can die - I would imagine it's possible because the body is unable to bring the level of blood sugar down to where it can be managed. I do know that you can go into a diabetic coma, and if left to itself, I think you would eventually die.

Test your blood sugar as often as necessary - if you're not sure how or how often to check, consult your doctor. Also, see if you can consult a dietician about what foods you can & cannot eat. Your diet, along with your medications will help keep your blood sugar under control.

Answer 7

Absolutely. Just out of the blue I started getting weak and dizzy. I kept trying to self diagnose and not once did I think of diabetes, finally I fainted. I had ketoacidosis and went into a coma. I was in intensive care for three days. I didn't know I was diabetic. I thank the doctors and nurses who saved my life. My blood glucose level was 375.

Answer 8

As far as I know, yes you can go into a coma and die from very high blood sugar if it is left untreated. If in doubt, go to a doctor or ER or fire station to get your level checked out.

Answer 9

yes...you can seizure and go into a coma as well with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.. anytime your blood sugar gets above 200 your immune system shuts down....high bs is very dangerous...200 or above you should see a dr. or go to the ER.

Answer 10

Yes it causes death. I saw one my friend dead due very high blood sugar. It reached 500 and we took him to hospital where it went higher and they could not save him.