What are the symptoms of a diabetes-related coma?

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What are the symptoms of a diabetes-related coma?

The following symptoms are your body’s warning signs that your blood sugar (glucose) is too high or too low.

Whenever you have these symptoms, check your blood sugar. If it is too high or too low, treat it according to your healthcare provider’s instructions to prevent a diabetes-related coma. If you have had diabetes for a long time, you may fall into a coma without showing any of the symptoms.

Some symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) are:

  • Tiredness.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Increased urination.
  • Weak pulse.
  • Drowsiness.

Other symptoms of high blood sugar include:

  • Walking unsteadily.
  • Increased thirst.
  • Rapid heart rate.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Fruity smell to your breath.
  • Hunger.

Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) also has signs and symptoms. These include:

  • Weakness and tiredness.
  • Sweating.
  • Fast breathing.
  • Shakiness, nervousness and/or anxiety.
  • Nausea.
  • Confusion and problems communicating.
  • Light-headedness, dizziness.
  • Hunger.

When blood sugar is too low, the brain doesn’t receive enough fuel. This can be caused by:

  • Drinking too much alcohol.
  • Eating too little.
  • Exercising too much.
  • Taking too much insulin.

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