Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Practice Exam

What condition describes a person whose body cannot regulate blood sugar?

1. Hypertension

2. Hypothermia

3. Seizure

4. Diabetic

The correct answer is: Diabetic

The condition that best describes a person whose body cannot regulate blood sugar is Diabetes, which is often referred to in shorthand as "Diabetic." Individuals with diabetes experience difficulty in managing their blood glucose levels due to issues related to insulin production or utilization. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, while in type 2 diabetes, it may produce insulin but the cells do not respond effectively to it. This leads to either elevated or imbalanced blood sugar levels, necessitating careful management through diet, exercise, and medication. In contrast, hypertension involves elevated blood pressure, hypothermia refers to a dangerously low body temperature, and seizures are sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. None of these conditions are directly related to blood sugar regulation in the way that diabetes is. Thus, understanding the mechanisms of diabetes and its primary impact on blood sugar levels underscores the significance of this condition in public safety and health contexts.