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My mom (62) is at the er right now and found out her blood sugar is 700 due to steroids she is taking for crohns. how serious is this?
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Very: She needs immediate IV fluids and insulin, which i'm sure they're giving her. She may need Insulin or other therapy even after leaving the hospital.
Answered 6/25/2014
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