Which of the following conditions will quickly improve in a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency and given glucose?
A) Insulin shock
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Both A and B

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In an emergency situation, if a patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus shows signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency, the patient should be given glucose. If the problem is caused by insulin shock (hypoglycemia), the patient will improve quickly after receiving glucose; if it is caused by diabetic coma (hyperglycemia), a small amount of added glucose will not affect the patient's condition, and he or she must be transported to the hospital regardless.

Which of the Following Conditions Will Quickly Improve in a Patient