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My 85 year old mother's ammonia level was found to be less than 1. what does this mean for her? incidentally, glucose was 162 and bun was higher 2

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Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Diabetes?: Tha ammonia level is normal but her sugar is high and she should be evaluated for Diabetes. The BUN is low, which sometimes is a marker for low muscle mass as is common in the elderly.

Answered 10/23/2014

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