Why would a hypoglycemic patient possibly present with a decreased level of consciousness?The patient’s breath has a fruity smell which is attributed to ketone bodies. Why are they present when the patient exhales and what is this state called?

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The very next question after checking level of consciousness and vitals was whether he was diabetic, why?

Why would a hypoglycemic patient possibly present with a decreased level of consciousness?

Why would a hyperglycemic patient possibly present with a decreased level of consciousness?

The patient’s breath has a fruity smell which is attributed to ketone bodies. Why are they present when the patient exhales and what is this state called?