A type II diabetic with a blood glucose of 24 mg/dL would most likely be unconscious due to:
A) insulin shock.
B) cerebral hypoglycemia.
C) gluconeogenesis.
D) diabetic ketoacidosis.

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A blood glucose level of 24 mg/dL is extremely low, indicating hypoglycemia. In this context, cerebral hypoglycemia (low blood sugar affecting the brain) is the most likely cause of unconsciousness. Insulin shock is a common term for severe hypoglycemia, but the specific term relating to the brain's functioning is cerebral hypoglycemia. Gluconeogenesis is a metabolic process of making glucose from non-carbohydrate sources and is not directly related to acute symptoms. Diabetic ketoacidosis typically occurs with high blood sugar levels, not low.

A Type II Diabetic with a Blood Glucose of 24