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Woman Walks Into ER, Discovers Dangerously High Blood Sugar
6 Mar
Summary
- Woman's blood sugar measured 700 with a 14% A1C upon ER visit.
- Doctors were surprised she was conscious and able to walk.
- She spent two days in hospital receiving IV fluids and insulin.
A routine ER visit for leg pain took a startling turn when doctors discovered a woman's blood sugar level measured approximately 700, with an A1C of 14%. This extremely high reading, far exceeding the 6.5% threshold for diabetes, left medical professionals astonished that she had arrived at the clinic unaided and conscious.
Following this discovery, she was admitted to a hospital, where she received two days of intensive care including intravenous fluids and insulin. Her condition was monitored closely with repeated blood tests until her blood sugar levels decreased to around 200. She was informed of an expected discharge once her levels approached 150, having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Her account, shared via a TikTok video, resonated with thousands of viewers, many of whom shared their own experiences or expressed astonishment at the severity of her condition. The rapid and accurate diagnosis by the medical team was also a point of praise among commenters.
