What happens in diabetic coma?
As mentioned above, diabetic coma can be a result of either hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia in combination with dehydration and fatigue. In all the cases, a patient loses consciousness (coma) due to the effect of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia on brain cells. Glucose is one of the most important elements for human body that helps in keeping metabolism in proper condition. If glucose level in blood drops beyond normal (hypoglycemia) or is higher than maximum glucose level our body can handle (hyperglycemia), it hinders normal metabolism of body and brain cell start malfunctioning. This condition results in variance in osmotic pressure on the cells causing dehydration and other conditions like electrolyte imbalance. This condition can be reversed if patient is treated before it is too late. Symptoms of diabetic coma: • Patient with high blood sugar may experience dehydration condition, frequent vomiting and/or urination, queasiness, dryness of mouth and shortness in breathing (deep breathing).
