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Table 82.1

Clinical States in Which Derangements of Blood Glucose Must Be Excluded

Coma or reduced conscious level

Transient loss of consciousness

Seizures

Delirium/acute behavioural disturbance

Suspected stroke/TIA

Poisoning

Metabolic acidosis

Severe hyponatraemia

Liver failure

Hypothermia

Parenteral nutrition

Corticosteroid therapy

Acute coronary syndrome