You find an individual lying on the ground unconscious. You notice that they have a medical alert bracelet for type 1 diabetes and their breath smells like nail polish remover. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely to have lead to the coma?

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The smell of nail polish remover (acetone) on the breath of an unconscious individual with type 1 diabetes suggests ketoacidosis. This condition occurs when the body, lacking enough insulin to use glucose, starts breaking down fats for energy, producing ketones, which can lead to a dangerous buildup of acids in the blood.

You Find an Individual Lying on the Ground Unconscious