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The most affected organ from hypoglycemia is the brain, which requires a full glucose supply at all times. Interruption of that supply is similar to interruption of oxygen -- it causes brain insult and damage within 3-4 minutes.

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Can a person in a persistent vegetative state donate organs?

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