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Hypoglycaemic coma differs from hyperglycaemic coma in that there is more likelihood of a

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 Hypoglycaemic coma differs from hyperglycaemic coma in that there is more likelihood of a.


  1. Rapid loss of consciousness.
  2. Weak pulse.
  3. Normal blood pH.
  4. Glucose-free urine.
  5. High acetone level in urine.

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A. True Blood glucose can drop more rapidly than diabetic ketosis can develop.

B. False The pulse is usually strong in hypoglycaemic coma but weak in hyperglycaemic coma because of fluid depletion.

C. True Hypoglycaemia does not affect the pH.

D. True However, glucose may be present if urine containing glucose entered the bladder before the onset of hypoglycaemia.

E. False Usually acetone is absent in hypoglycaemic coma.

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