Table 2 Chief complaints of all 833 emergency department visits for hyperglycemia
Chief complaint | n = 833 (%) |
|---|---|
High blood sugar | 403 (48.4) |
Dizzy, weak, and/or unwell | 140 (16.8) |
Nausea and/or vomiting | 105 (12.6) |
Decreased level of consciousness | 46 (5.5) |
Abdominal pain | 31 (3.7) |
Chest pain or palpitations | 21 (2.5) |
Shortness of breath | 21 (2.5) |
Polyuria and/or polydipsia | 15 (1.8) |
Other (infection, limb paresthesia, falls) | 51 (6.1) |