Your medical director is providing a review of diabetic emergencies and asks you to describe glucose. Which one of the following would be the most appropriate response?

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Glucose is a sugar that is the body's main source of energy. It is essential for normal body function, but too much or too little can lead to diabetic emergencies. Option A is incorrect as glucose is not a medication that lowers blood sugar, it is the sugar itself. Option B is incorrect as insulin is the hormone produced by the pancreas, not glucose. Option D is incorrect as glucose is not a toxin, but high levels can be toxic to the body.

Your Medical Director Is Providing a Review of Diabetic Emergencies