Diabetic Coma

A diabetes-related coma is a medical emergency. Anyone in a coma needs treatment in a hospital.

Healthcare providers can usually quickly diagnose a diabetes-related coma by knowing your medical history and doing a blood glucose test. They’ll perform other tests, too, like tests to check for ketones and your overall health.

This is why it’s important to wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace — providers can find this quickly in cases of emergencies. It’s also important to tell loved ones, coworkers and acquaintances that you have diabetes, so they know what to do in case you experience complications.