Diabetic Coma is an emergency situation in which diabetic patient is unconscious due to extreme blood glucose levels (too high or too low). This condition is more common in Type 1 Diabetes.

Causes of Diabetic Coma:

1. Diabetic Ketoacidosis

2. Hypoglycemia – Glucose level is below 3.5 mmol/L
 

3. Hyper osmolar syndrome – Severe dehydration and hyperglycemia.

Signs and symptoms of Diabetic Coma:

1. More urination
 

2. More thirst

3. More appetite

4. More sedation

5. More weakness.

6. Loss of weight

7. Late healing of wounds.

8. Sight impaired.

9. More itching around the vaginal area in women.

10. Nausea and vomiting.

11. Pain in the pelvic area.

12. Rapid shallow breathing.

If the blood glucose level is too low, patient is nervous, sweaty, tired and hungry.

Prevention:

1. Have regular checkups about the sugar levels in the blood.

2. Take measures to keep the sugar well under control [Within the normal levels].

3. Take diet and medication at regular intervals.

4. Take glucose packet or chocolate along with you.

N.B: Avoid the following conditions as they lead to ketoacidosis.

1. Infections like flu or Pneumonia.

2. Getting wounds.

3. Mental strain.

4. Other diseases.

If the glucose levels and ketone levels are very high in the urine, consult the doctor immediately and get treated.

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