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Our Son had 2 low blood sugar diabetic coma, he is type 1. The first time he was in a coma for 5 weeks and came out of it with some memory loss and brain damage. The second was 2 years later and he was in a coma for 5 weeks and slowly became aware and awake but had severe brain damage to the point of retardation, could not form words or speak, cannot follow instructions, cannot walk or crawl or climb on his own, cannot feed himself or take care of his bodily functions.
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Can cookies kill you?
no, they can't, unless you go into diabetic coma by choking on it. This is the case for everything. You can even choke and go into a diabetic coma
Did lil boosie die from a diabetic coma?
No.
Are there diabetic nuns?
Yes, there have been. I knew of one sister who in fact, died from a diabetic coma.
Which condition is an acute and life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus?
There are several conditions that are complications of diabetes mellitus. The most common conditions include eye problems like glaucoma and cataracts, foot ulcers, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and neuropathy.
Do diabetic cookbooks only contain diabetic specific meals?
Yes. They help diabets control their sugar intake, and carb intake. This helps a diabetic from going ito diabetic coma and it really helps them stay healthy and out of the hospital.
Acetone breath dry mouth thirst and weak pulse are possible symptoms of?
Diabetic Coma
If a diabetic goes into a coma what blood number would it read?
If a diabetic goes into a coma, their blood glucose level would likely be very high, potentially above 600 mg/dL. This condition is known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and requires immediate medical attention to bring the blood glucose level back to a normal range.
Having too little or no insulin available for the amount of food ingested may result in?
Diabetic Coma
Is 3 or 4 sodas a day healthy for a type 1 diabetic?
if you don't mind being in a coma, sure...
What is a sugar coma?
I think you are probably referring to when a diabetic has hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Sometimes this is referred to as a sugar coma because it is when the patient's blood sugar is so low that it can cause them to become very lethargic, and even slip into a coma or die.
Can children suffer from diabetic ulcers?
Yes, anyone who has diabetes can get a diabetic ulcer. Diabetic ulcers can form due to poor circulation, irritation, trauma, and the duration of the diabetes.
What is a diabetic emergency caused by very high blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia is the name of the emergency caused by low blood sugar. It can result in confusion, unconsciousness, and when severe, seizures and brain damage. Treatment is giving glucose, typically in an IV, if unconscious. If the patient is still awake and is found to have low blood sugar, giving them something sugary to drink, such as juice, can help prevent them from losing consciousness.
