- Male
- 55 Years
- 12/09/2025
Hi Sir/Mam, My father has diabetes. One week ago, his blood sugar was 400?mg/dL with positive ketones, and he also has TB. We hospitalized him, and after 2 days, his retest results showed: Ketones: Negative Blood sugar: 88?mg/dL (continuously monitored) TB: Under control General health: Okay but weak Diet: Not eating properly Recently, his local doctor did an electrolyte test and found potassium at 2.6?mEq/L (normal is 4.0). The doctors have suggested intravenous potassium infusion over 24 hours.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
IV potassium is safe if given with monitoring. Continue hydration, TB therapy, and improve diet. Monitor electrolytes daily during IV.
Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...
Take a Potassium Test Test
Answered 12/09/2025
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