Diabetic Coma

Overview

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.

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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