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I am type 2 diabetic, my last a1c number approx 4 months ago was 6.0 home testing 1 hour ago showed a post meal blood sugar of 8.4, I became severely dehydrated and overwhelmed by heat at work today leading to excessive sweating, nausea and dizziness, I now have a sour taste in my mouth and my breath smells fruity, I looked up the symptoms online and it looks like I am experiencing ketosis, what I need to know is do I need to go to my local hospital asap or can I wait and see my family doctor.
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Diabetes is a lifestyle disease completely reversible with diet and life style changes. I think your blood sugar of 8.4 is fine .May be there may be other factors involved like not hydrating yourself adequately or may be some medication I s causing the problem. It is very difficult to tell without knowing the medicines you are taking ,your diet history any supplements you take, how much fibre you take your stress levels at work ,home etc your sleep etc all will affect your blood sugar. So take a consult if you want specific advise.
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