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 and is vomiting, and his breath smells fruity. What health emergency may be developing?
A) Insulin shock
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Diabetic coma
D) Septicemia

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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