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In response to "Oh wow. I thought too high just meant damage to eyesight, foot circulation issues, etc. -- nm" by Bacon

A possible issue that occurs when blood sugars are too high or out of whack is called diabetic ketoacidosis (dka). DKA can lead to death. -- (link)

Posted by kelly Mar 23 '16, 20:29

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Here's a good explanation (www.diabetes.org)

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Fruity odar on the breath can be a symptom. That is one I never heard of -- nm - Bacon Mar 23, 20:54 3
- Oh yeah, there's a definite change in odor when my blood sugar is high. - kelly Mar 23, 21:03 1
  - Woah -- nm - Bacon Mar 23, 21:15
- I haven't really experienced that but then I also make an effort to not be near a pt's breath. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Mar 23, 21:02

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