Woman Thinks it's Just Leg Pain—Doctors Wonder How She's Still Alive
Summary
A woman visited the emergency room for severe leg pain and ended up with a surprising diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. Despite extremely high blood sugar levels, she was not initially aware of her condition. Doctors treated her with insulin and fluids in the hospital, and her condition improved significantly.Key Facts
- A woman went to the emergency room for severe leg pain.
- Her blood sugar level was found to be around 700, which is very high.
- An A1C level of 14 was also reported, indicating diabetes.
- She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
- Doctors were surprised she was able to walk into the clinic on her own.
- She was treated in the hospital with insulin and intravenous fluids.
- Her blood sugar was lowered to around 200.
- She was likely to be discharged when her blood sugar fell closer to 150.
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