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What are 4 causes of hypoglycemia?

What are 4 causes of hypoglycemia?

Causes can include:

  • Medications. Taking someone else’s oral diabetes medication accidentally is a possible cause of hypoglycemia.
  • Excessive alcohol drinking.
  • Some critical illnesses.
  • Long-term starvation.
  • Insulin overproduction.
  • Hormone deficiencies.

What causes diabetic comas?

Causes of diabetic coma A diabetic coma occurs when blood sugar levels become either too low or too high. The cells in your body require glucose to function. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can make you dehydrated which can cause you to lose consciousness.

What to do if someone has a diabetic coma?

What Should You Do If Someone Goes Into A Diabetic Coma?

  1. Call 911. “A coma is a medical emergency.
  2. Test The Person’s Blood Sugar. “If you have an idea of how to care for somebody with diabetes, call 911, and then try to test her blood sugar,” suggests Greta.
  3. Move The Person To A Safe Position.

What is the main treatment for a diabetic coma?

High blood sugar Intravenous fluids to restore water to your tissues. Potassium, sodium or phosphate supplements to help your cells function correctly. Insulin to help your tissues absorb the glucose in your blood.

How high can blood sugar go before Coma?

“Some diabetics walk around with a sugar in the 400’s and really don’t have many symptoms, whereas others go into a coma at a sugar in the upper 200’s,” continues Dr. Besser. “Don’t just look at the number. Look at the person. And if you aren’t sure, call your PCP first. He or she knows you best and can advise you what to do.”

What are the signs of a diabetic coma?

Too much thirst

  • Urinate frequently
  • Weakness or fatigue
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain in the abdominal (Stomach pain)
  • Appetite loss
  • Low pulse and low blood pressure
  • Fruity-scented breath

    • Do people recover from a diabetic coma?

    People who receive emergency treatment for a diabetic coma usually recover fully. Your doctor may recommend that you wear a medical identification bracelet that explains the nature of your diabetes and other health concerns. This may help ensure you get the proper treatment for future problems quickly.

    Does hypoglycemia cause coma?

    Severe hypoglycemia and coma. Severe hypoglycemia (very low blood glucose levels) can lead to loss of consciousness and coma if not treated. In most cases the body will restore blood sugar levels to normal by releasing glucagon to raise blood sugar levels.

    By Naveed Callahan

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