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I woke up with a fever of 101.2 my blood sugar was elevated i am a diabetic and my pulse rate was 113 is that normal when somebody has a fever thank you?

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Infection/diabetes: get examined, evaluated, diagnosed and treated. How high was your blood sugar. Any infection can cause an elevation of your blood sugar. The underlying infection must be treated.

Answered 8/23/2015

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not unusual : It's normal to have an elevated pulse and some elevation of blood sugar(BS) with a fever.The elevated BS may be more a result of the infection itself. Monitor BS to be sure doesn't get extremely elevated, in which case you may need extra medication.If you have a runny nose +/- sore throat and cough> likely just cold virus.BUT if only symptom is harsh cough, or if fever >102F or lasts 3 days see Dr

Answered 8/23/2015

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

What is your sugar?: you need to see a doctor or go to the ER. fever indicate infection. infection could make your sugar become really high. your fast heart rate indicate dehydration and sepsis. so go to the ER or call your doctor. it could turn serious.

Answered 8/21/2015

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To be expected: All of those findings are to be expected in the setting of fever and infection. You should see your primary care doctor to determine the cause of the fever and determine the appropriate treatment. Also, you should be checking your blood glucose more frequently when you are ill. Good luck!!

Answered 4/4/2016

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