A diabetic emergency is caused by an imbalance between sugar and insulin in the body.
It can happen when there is:
- Too much sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia): Among other causes, the person may not have taken enough insulin or the person is reacting adversely to a large meal or a meal that is high in carbohydrates.
- Too little sugar in the blood (hypoglycemia): The person may have taken too much insulin, eaten too little food, or overexerted him- or herself. Extremely low blood sugar levels can quickly become life threatening.
A diabetic emergency is caused by an imbalance between sugar and
insulin in the body. It can happen when there is: Too much sugar in
the blood (hyperglycemia): Among other causes, the person may not
have taken enough insulin or the...
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American Red Cross answered:A diabetic emergency is caused by an imbalance between sugar and insulin in the body.
A diabetic emergency is caused by an imbalance between sugar and insulin in the body. It can happen when there is: Too much sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia): Among other causes, the person may not have taken enough insulin or the... More
