Diabetic coma (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Jinhui Wu, M.D.; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Laura Linnemeier
Overview
Diabetic coma is a life-threatening diabetic complication.
What are the symptoms of Diabetic coma?
The same symptoms of all kinds of causes may be consciousness disorders.
What causes Diabetic coma?
The cause may severe diabetic hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar nonketotic coma.
Who is at highest risk?
Anyone who has diabetes is at risk of a diabetic coma.
Diagnosis
Tests, including blood sugar level, ketone level in blood and urine, blood level of nitrogen or creatinine and potassium in your blood, may be helpful for the diagnosis of the cause.
When to seek urgent medical care?
It is an urgent condition that needs to go to the emergency department as soon as possible.
Treatment options
Treatment protocol depends on the causes of coma.
Where to find medical care for Diabetic coma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Diabetic coma
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Left untreated, a diabetic coma can be fatal. Prognosis of diabetic coma depends on whether the patient is treated promptly and properly.