I am concerned about my Brother

Looks like diabetic numbers. HbA1c to confirm, obviously.

I think high BG with no ketones is probably not A&E as ketoacidosis is the real emergency condition but you should consider ringing NHS Direct. They are very good over the phone (dealt with them when a friend had a dizzy spell from low blood pressure) and they can tell you what to do.

I assume that he is not eating carbohydrate or sugar laden food for the moment but eating and drinking normally.

We can't really tell you what to do because we are not medical professionals.

You need to keep an eye on his levels and ketones, and encourage him to cut right down on carbs and sugar, and drink water and more water. until he is sorted out. As you must know, the more carbs he eats the higher his levels will be. That sort of level 5 hours after eating is not good, but no ketones makes it less of an emergency..

It isn't a good situation to be in, so if you are really worried I would phone NHS Direct.

Mark14400 said:

I was diagnosed with Type 1 last year...He has a GP appointment on Monday which is 3 days away. I am thinking an A&E visit is better....I am unsure what to do......Mark

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Misread your post, either than or try and get an emergency appointment in the morning at the gp surgery.

I agree with @noblehead
your brother should phone for a GP appointment tomorrow -- for an "on the day" appointment

or ring NHS direct on 111

I would not "do nothing" until the Monday GP appointment !!