Question 16 (part 2) · LDEK · Neurological and metabolic emergencies
Hypoglycaemia is diagnosed if plasma glucose concentration is below:
- A. 70 mg/dL.
- B. 100 mg/dL.
- C. 120 mg/dL.
- D. 140 mg/dL.
- E. 180 mg/dL.
Hint
Use the current Polish Diabetes Society and ADA definition, which applies regardless of symptoms.
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