The mother of a 10-year-old boy with diabetes type 1 calls, very concerned about her son.He has been sick for 2 days with a fever and loss of appetite, and he now is very lethargic, vomiting, and his breath smells fruity.What health emergency may be developing?

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Diabetic coma can ensue if the blood glucose rises to a dangerous level; stress and illness typically cause hyperglycemia.

The Mother of a 10-Year-Old Boy with Diabetes Type 1