You are with an adult who is confused, agitated, and their breath smells sweet or like they’ve been drinking wine. What type of blood sugar emergency would this be based on the signs and symptoms?

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Explanation:

Symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, nausea, abdominal pain, weakness, fruity-scented breath, and confusion.

The condition develops when your body can't produce enough insulin. Insulin normally plays a key role in helping sugar (glucose) — a major source of energy for your muscles and other tissues — enter your cells. Without enough insulin, your body begins to break down fat as fuel. This process produces a buildup of acids in the bloodstream called ketones, eventually leading to diabetic ketoacidosis if untreated