Fasting blood sugar of 33.48 is more serious.
Fasting blood glucose of 33.48 is in the very serious range and should be checked and treated immediately at a regular hospital. A fasting blood sugar of 16.7 – 33.3 mmol/l is usually an acute complication of diabetes. At 33.48, hyperosmolar coma or ketoacidosis can occur.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a condition of hyperglycemia and metabolic acidosis caused by a combination of insulin deficiency and an inappropriate rise in gluconeogenic hormones due to multiple causes in patients with diabetes. If poorly controlled, even life-threatening shock can occur, and it is important to seek medical attention promptly when encountering this condition.