High blood sugar, diabetes

For high blood sugar, diabetes, see diabetes specialists first.

Blood sugar above the normal range. Diabetes often has no symptoms at first; thirst, peeing a lot, weight loss and slow-healing wounds can appear.

Also searched as: সুগার বেশি, ডায়াবেটিস বেশি, diabetis, sugar beshi, bohumutro

Go to hospital now

  • Vomiting, belly pain, deep rapid breathing, fruity-smelling breath, unusual drowsiness or confusion with diabetes or marked thirst and frequent urination
  • Do not wait for a glucose reading before seeking emergency care
Call 999

Who to see: Diabetes Specialists

A diabetes and hormone specialist (endocrinologist) sets treatment and follow-up tests.

Related symptoms

Common questions

Which doctor should I see for high blood sugar, diabetes (diabetis)?
See diabetes specialists first. A diabetes and hormone specialist (endocrinologist) sets treatment and follow-up tests.
When should you go to hospital straight away?
Vomiting, belly pain, deep rapid breathing, fruity-smelling breath, unusual drowsiness or confusion with diabetes or marked thirst and frequent urination; Do not wait for a glucose reading before seeking emergency care. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find diabetes specialists?
Most diabetes specialists are listed in Dhaka (654), Chattogram (280), Cumilla (187), Mymensingh (92), Narayanganj (88). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaMymensinghNarayanganj

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

Sources: nhs.uk