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I think you are probably referring to when a diabetic has hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Sometimes this is referred to as a sugar coma because it is when the patient's blood sugar is so low that it can cause them to become very lethargic, and even slip into a coma or die.

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What does the lack of insulin affect?

Coma and death.


Why would a person go into a diabetic coma?

A person may go into a diabetic coma if their blood sugar levels become dangerously high (hyperglycemia) or low (hypoglycemia). This can happen due to factors such as not taking insulin or medication as prescribed, consuming excessive amounts of sugar, or experiencing illness or stress that affects blood sugar levels. A diabetic coma is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.


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If blood sugar falls 26 mg what happened to patient?

26? Probably death, but most certainly a coma


What are side effect of insulin resistant?

The side effects will be that the control of blood sugar levels will be difficult and may lead to diabetic coma


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How can I find out if I have low blood sugar?

You can check your blood sugar level - by the glucometer or laboratory to make sure that the symptoms are hypoglycemia. Low levels of glucose in the blood can cause serious complications and even coma.


If a patient's blood sugar is to low they may go into a diabetic coma?

yes very lethargic ( it means tired, for those of u that dont no) and a possible coma, its good to keep a small snack with u where ever u go, so when u are active or u feel ur blood sugar level is low u,ll be ok


How does the body respond to decreased blood glucose level?

When your blood glucose levels fall., it means that the sugar in your body is dropping. You need to seek medical advice because you could go into a coma for too low of blood sugar.


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coma, as in a coma.


Do you give chocolate to a person when sugar is 589?

I really hope you're trolling. But PLEASE don't do that, they're already deathly close to a diabetic coma...


Is it dangerous taking the medicaton if you are not diabetes?

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