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According to the CDC, which DKA warning sign means go to the ER or call 911?

Blood sugar that stays at 300 mg/dL or above, or trouble breathing.

  1. Blood sugar of 150 after dinner
  2. Feeling a little tired at bedtime
  3. Blood sugar staying at 300 mg/dL or above ✔

Why: CDC says to go to the emergency room or call 911 right away if blood sugar stays at 300 mg/dL or above, or if you're having trouble breathing. DKA can be life-threatening.

Huh, didn't know that: DKA usually needs hospital care with insulin and IV fluids.

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Sources

  1. CDC, Diabetic Ketoacidosis https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/diabetic-ketoacidosis.html
  2. CDC, Diabetic Ketoacidosis https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/diabetic-ketoacidosis.html
  3. ADA, Understanding Type 1 Diabetes https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/type-1

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