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I had an upper r respiratory infection and just finished antibiotics. all my body is swollen. also my blood sugar is in mid 200 . am not on diabetic meds. sugar normally in normal range. what to do???

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Please see your physician or urgent care right away. The swelling is concerning and a HbA1c test may be helpful. Watch for signs of shortness of breath or chest pain.

Answered 8/29/2022

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sometimes individuals are borderline diabetic and in case of metabolic stress like infection will become hyperglycemic ( high sugar) and need medication to control their sugar which resolves when the infection is over. Get a HgbA1c fasting glucose when not ill and consider 2 hour glucose tolerance test as well. F/U/w/ endocrinologist.

Answered 8/29/2022

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