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Can having very high blood sugars be fatal as opposed to a low sugar level?
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Yes, both cases: High blood sugar(diabetes) can cause a coma and death. Low blood sugar can cause weakness and unconsciousness and if untreated , death as well. The brain requires oxygen and normal levels of glucose at all times.
Answered 11/10/2012
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