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<blockquote data-quote="DaftThoughts" data-source="post: 1408828" data-attributes="member: 317436"><p>Hi [USER=342420]@JenLou[/USER], you seem very reluctant to call 111/go to the hospital to get this sorted out. I understand that this is a very big hurdle to take, but you must understand that the levels you exhibit, your dramatic weight loss and general feeling unwell are very big red flags for lack of insulin production - it doesn't matter if you're type 1, LADA, 2 or anything else, what matters is you need treatment right now.</p><p></p><p>If you go untreated, the consequences will be <strong>dire</strong>. Coma and death are a result of untreated DKA. It's impossible to tell how long it will take for you to reach this stage, but we can all tell you're at a point where you're heading into that direction. It could be a matter of mere days.</p><p></p><p><em>Please</em> call 111 and tell them you are a diagnosed diabetic, lost 6 stone in a short period of time, have a blood glucose value of 27 despite taking all your medication, and that you feel extremely ill. Don't be afraid to be dramatic about how horrible you feel. This is an appropriate time to call that number and receive help, even if it feels over the top or useless. Doctors can't just release you without treatment if you insist on having tests done when it's a matter of life and death. Please remember that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaftThoughts, post: 1408828, member: 317436"] Hi [USER=342420]@JenLou[/USER], you seem very reluctant to call 111/go to the hospital to get this sorted out. I understand that this is a very big hurdle to take, but you must understand that the levels you exhibit, your dramatic weight loss and general feeling unwell are very big red flags for lack of insulin production - it doesn't matter if you're type 1, LADA, 2 or anything else, what matters is you need treatment right now. If you go untreated, the consequences will be [B]dire[/B]. Coma and death are a result of untreated DKA. It's impossible to tell how long it will take for you to reach this stage, but we can all tell you're at a point where you're heading into that direction. It could be a matter of mere days. [I]Please[/I] call 111 and tell them you are a diagnosed diabetic, lost 6 stone in a short period of time, have a blood glucose value of 27 despite taking all your medication, and that you feel extremely ill. Don't be afraid to be dramatic about how horrible you feel. This is an appropriate time to call that number and receive help, even if it feels over the top or useless. Doctors can't just release you without treatment if you insist on having tests done when it's a matter of life and death. Please remember that. [/QUOTE]
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