How is diabetes-related coma treated?

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How is diabetes-related coma treated?

If you go into a diabetes-related coma, you need treatment immediately. You’re at risk for brain damage or death if there is any delay in responding.

If your blood sugar is too high, you’ll receive:

  • Intravenous fluids.
  • Supplements of phosphate, sodium, and potassium.
  • Insulin.

If your blood sugar is too low, you will receive:

  • Glucagon (a hormone to increase blood sugar).
  • Intravenous fluids.
  • 50% dextrose solution.

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