Diabetic Coma

About- A diabetic coma is a life-threatening diabetes complication that causes unconsciousness, extremely high blood sugar or low blood sugar.
Symptoms-
 
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
 A rapid heartbeat
 Abdominal pain
 Confusion
 Dizziness
 Drowsiness
 Dry mouth
 Dry skin
 Fatigue
 Frequent urination
 Fruity breath odor
 Hunger
 Increased thirst
 Nausea and vomiting
 Shortness of breath
 Tiredness
 Walking unsteadily
 Weak pulse
 Weakness

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
 Anxiety
 Communication problems
 Confusion
 Difficulty speaking
 Dizziness
 Light-headedness
 Fast breathing
 Fatigue
 Headache
 Heart palpitations
 Hunger
 Nausea and Vomiting
 Nervousness
 Shakiness
 Sweating
 Tiredness
 Weakness
 
Causes-
 Bleeding ulcer
 Blood clot
 Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome
 Diabetic ketoacidosis
 Heart attack
 low blood sugar
 Illness
 Infection
 Kidney failure
 Side effects of certain Medicines (diuretics, some heart medications, or steroids)
 Uncontrolled blood sugar

Specialist to visit
 Endocrinologist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.diabetes.co.uk
 

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