diabetic emergency
Blood glucose catastrophe
A diabetic emergency is a life-threatening condition caused by blood sugar levels that are dangerously high or low.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can cause confusion, seizures, or unconsciousness; hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis or coma.
Both require immediate medical intervention: She recognized the signs of a diabetic emergency and called 911.
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