Question 1

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.

Question 2

What's the treatment for a low potassium level?

Question 3

I am 74 years old. I have been a diabetes and thyroid patient for the last 11 years. Usually, I take one tablet for sugar and one for thyroid. Two months ago, I consulted a doctor who gave me two high-strength medicines for sugar and one medicine for nerves. After a few weeks, I experienced vomiting, so I tested my blood with another doctor. The report showed that my sodium and hemoglobin have decreased, and potassium has increased. Please let me know what I should do? Also, my body is shaking a lot.

Why is the consumption of too much potassium dangerous?

Too much potassium in your blood can damage your heart, make you feel palpitations and even cause a heart attack.

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