Sarah is a type 1 diabetic who forgot to bring her insulin today.By the end of the day,Sarah is not feeling well.She stops at the campus health center on her way back to her dorm,where they run a few tests on her blood.Which of these test results is likely?

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Since Sarah forgot to bring her insulin, her blood glucose levels are likely to be high and she may be suffering from hyperglycemia. The campus health center would test her blood glucose levels to confirm this. A) Low plasma ketone levels are unlikely as Sarah's body may be breaking down fats for energy in the absence of insulin, leading to the formation of ketones. B) Increased blood volume and E) Decreased blood pressure are unlikely to be related to Sarah's diabetes. C) Decreased oxygen levels in Sarah's blood may be a concern in certain conditions such as respiratory illness or anemia, but are not directly related to her diabetes.

Sarah Is a Type 1 Diabetic Who Forgot to Bring