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Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?
Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?
Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?
Normal saline drips helps in correction of hydration in Diabetic emergencies such as Diabetic ketoacidosis. Proper hydration will decrease counterregulatory hormones and lower blood glucose, which should augment insulin sensitivity.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
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