On July 30, information from the Central Endocrinology Hospital: The patient was admitted to the hospital with a spike in blood sugar of up to 33.7 mmol/L, dehydration, severe exhaustion, accompanied by a cold in the back area - left shoulder, pus, and widespread inflammation.
According to Dr. Ton That Kha, Head of the Intensive Care Unit: The reason is that the patient arbitrarily stopped taking diabetes medication - to switch to drinking sugar water according to the instructions of a traditional healer near his home, with the belief of "taking toxic treatment". This behavior is not only unscientific, but is also extremely dangerous for patients.
For people with diabetes, taking in more sugar when they have lost control of their metabolism can put the patient in a state of increased blood penetration pressure - an acute complication, with a very high risk of death if not treated promptly.
"In this case, the patient not only increased the alarm level of blood sugar, but also splashed it at home, leading to soft tissue infections, deep abscesses, forced to take active interventions: Using strong antibiotics, compensating for fluid, injecting insulin to adjust the dose, and filtering the wound daily.
More regrettably, the patient was admitted to a provincial hospital and treated for 20 days, but then continued to be left untreated, without re-examination, and without monitoring blood sugar. This is not simply a result of underlying diseases but also a complication due to lack of medical knowledge, mistakes in choosing treatment methods and blind belief in unscientific advice," added Dr. Ton That Kha.
After 3 days of active treatment at the Central Endocrinology Hospital, the patient's condition gradually improved. The patient was alert, with stable vital signs, and blood sugar had been controlled to a safe level. "The abs is no longer vuelling, the inflamed area around the wound is significantly reduced. red blood and electrolyte function indicators also gradually recovered after being compensated and closely monitored.
At this time, the doctor has given specific instructions to patients about the diet suitable for diabetes, the principles of moderate lifestyle, and how to use insulin at the right dosage - at the right time. Patients are also clearly explained the role of each drug in treatment, the importance of monitoring blood sugar at home and having regular check-ups as scheduled.
However, improvement during hospital stay is only the first step. If after discharge, the patient continues to stop taking medication, does not check blood sugar or follows unscientific advice, the risk of complications recurring is very high. For long-term diabetic patients with complications and high blood pressure, adhering to treatment is a vital factor.
Dr. Ton That Kha said that this is not an isolated case. In reality, many people with diabetes have had to be hospitalized in a serious condition due to arbitrarily stopping medication, believing in oral or folk methods without scientific basis. Many people come to the hospital late, when they have complications of nerve damage, blood vessel damage, necrotizing infections or stroke.
