Uncontrolled diabetes is when the blood sugar levels are very high, despite treatment. People with uncontrolled diabetes are at risk of developing infections (urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections), heart diseases, stroke, and kidney problems. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a severe complication seen in uncontrolled diabetes.
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Is it possible for me to recover from infection with high pus cells at 65 years of age?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 65-year-old-women. Recently, I underwent major surgery on my left leg and left arm nine months back. Now, I am suffering from an infection with high pus cells. I have high blood pressure and sugar too. I take medicines for both these conditions. But for the last few days, I am havi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good evening to you. Sorry to hear about your problems. If you have long-standing diabetes and hypertension you will become very tired naturally when some infection sets in. The infection itself maybe because of uncontrolled diabetes. Please see that your blood suga... Read Full »