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What does someone in a diabetic coma smell like?
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It depends: If the "diabetic coma" is from very low blood sugar, the is no particular smell. If the "coma" is from very high blood sugar, there may be a sweet, fruity smell.
Answered 6/24/2015
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Classic is: 'acetone breath'.
Answered 9/29/2016
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