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Type 2 Diabetes: Recently Diagnosed - When to Call a Doctor

Call911or other emergency services immediately if you or your child is:

Call a doctor immediately if you or your child is vomiting and cannot keep down liquids and:

  • Your blood sugar is 300 mg/dL or higher.
  • Your child’s blood sugar is 250 mg/dL or higher.

Call a doctor if you or your child:

  • Is sick for more than 2 days (unless it is a mild illness, such as a cold), and you or your child:
    • Has been vomiting or had diarrhea for more than 6 hours.
    • Has followed the doctor's advice but it has not worked. Learn what to do when you are sick and have diabetes.
    • Has blood sugar levels that are often above 300 mg/dL and urine tests for ketones show more than 2+ or moderate or higher ketones.
  • Has a blood sugar level that stays below the target range after eating some quick-sugar food.
  • Has a blood sugar level that stays high after taking a missed dose of insulin or oral diabetes medicines or after taking an extra dose of insulin (if prescribed by the doctor).
  • Has frequent problems with high or low blood sugar levels. The insulin dose or schedule may need to be changed.
  • Is having difficulty knowing when blood sugar is low (hypoglycemia unawareness).
  • Has problems following the meal plan or getting physical activity, and you want help.

Who to See

Health professionals who may be involved in your diabetes care include:

If you have signs that a complication of diabetes may be developing or has developed, you may be referred to a specialist.

More Information:

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: June 16, 2008
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.
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