Recently, an 18-year-old girl (referred to as Tian Tian) fell into a deep coma after drinking two cups of milk tea a day. She was rushed to the Emergency Intensive Care Unit (EICU) at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai, after her blood sugar levels spiked to 25 times the normal limit.
🔍 Cause & Timeline
- Health condition: Tian Tian weighed 115 kg, exercised very little, and drank milk tea and sugary sodas instead of water—spending up to 100 yuan (≈ 20 USD) a day.
- Crisis moment: Nearly a month later, on the night of May 2, she was found unconscious and immediately transferred to the EICU, where she remained in a coma for five days.
- Diagnosis: Doctors discovered her blood sugar was 25 times higher than the average—a life-threatening spike causing complications such as shock and kidney failure. Symptoms like extreme thirst, nausea, and frequent urination had appeared beforehand.
🏥 Treatment & Recovery
- After intensive care, Tian Tian regained consciousness five days later, was taken off a ventilator, and her blood sugar returned to safe levels. She also lost about 30 kg during treatment.
- As of June 1, she continues her recovery at Nan Xiang Hospital.
📢 Health Message
- Milk tea and sugary beverages can cause serious complications, especially in people who are overweight and sedentary.
- Doctors warn that similar cases are becoming more common in EICUs, with extreme sugar spikes putting young lives at risk.
- Medical experts advise young people to maintain a balanced diet, stay active, and get regular blood sugar checkups to prevent such severe outcomes.
✅ Final Thoughts
Tian Tian’s story is a powerful wake-up call. Parents and teens alike should:
- Cut back on sugary drinks and hydrate with water.
- Get regular health checkups.
- Exercise regularly to reduce the risk of diabetes and chronic diseases.
