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If your blood sugar levels are 370 mg/dL or higher, experts consider this a “warning sign” that you may need urgent care. “Such high levels can be an indication that your diabetes is not under control. This can be life-threatening. This can further lead to complications like a stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), especially if you feel confused, tired, and nauseous,” said Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior consultant cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel. High sugar levels can be dangerous as they can damage your eyes, kidneys, and heart over time. Dr Narander Singla, lead consultant, internal medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, said levels above 250 mg/dL may lead to hyperglycemia requiring emergency medical care, while levels above 300 mg/dL can result in diabetic ket...

Before being diagnosed with cancer, do people tend to experience a range of symptoms? This was a popular Quora question, and we decided to find out the answer with the help of oncology experts, considering India has been named the cancer capital of the world. Dr Neeraj Goel, director, oncology services, GI Oncology, GI & HPB Surgery at the CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, said that while cancer often develops silently, certain symptoms can signal its presence before diagnosis. “While these symptoms do not confirm cancer on their own, they warrant medical evaluation, especially if persistent or worsening over time,” said Dr Goel. Dr Prashant Chandra, consultant and surgical oncologist, TGH Onco Life Cancer Centre, Talegaon, told indianexpress.com that symptoms can vary from person to person de...

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‘Can be life-threatening’: Here’s what to do if your blood sugar is 370 mg/dL and higher

General, localised, and others: Some symptoms that can signal the presence of cancer much before diagnosis