What is the most common medical emergency for people with diabetes?

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Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar and is the most common emergency for people with diabetes. Hypoglycemia can quickly result from increased activity, missing a meal, or increased medications, all of which may be associated with getting to a dental appointment. Heart disease (influencing the occurrence of myocardial infarction and stroke) is a risk for people with diabetes. Therefore the dental hygienist should question the diabetic client about signs of heart disease and should carefully check vital signs. Hyperglycemic ketoacidosis results in a coma. This emergency is less common because it takes several days of very high blood sugar with various other symptoms before a coma results.

What Is the Most Common Medical Emergency for People with Diabetes