A member asked:

My dad feels dizzy, hes laying in bed. he was calling for help but i dont know what to do. hes diabetic and ate a lot of sugary foods today. hes also going through a cold right now. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Best would be to convince him to get evaluated at the local hospital. He can slip into ketoacidosis easily given circumstances and that is life threatening by itself and aside for other possible complications. His cold may be COVID related or pneumonia, only complicating the picture.

Answered 5/19/2021

0 views

Thank

Related Questions