death due to diabetic coma

t eat, being that she was a diabetic, eventually causing her to go into a coma and die or does the stroke itself do something like hinder her from breathing . Was there something that made her stop breathing because of the stroke itself? She was getting something through an IV but I'm sure there wasn't much nourishment there. I guess I'm hoping that she didn't starve to death although she passed a week after she had the stroke.

I asked a question on the 20th of October 2008 about my mom that has brain damage after diabetic coma. Have'nt received any reply. Where do I get a reply from please? Have been checking all the time but had no luck.

Diabetic coma: Coma in a diabetic due to the buildup of ketones in the bloodstream. Ketones are a product of metabolizing (using) fats rather than the sugar glucose for energy. The best approach to diabetic coma is prevention. Careful diet, medication, and insulin dosing as needed should prevent ketone build-up. Patients with diabetes and their family members should be aware of the early signs of ketone build-up.

I would like to find out how to transfer my husband from a burn center to a medical hospital, but the doctors are not cooperating or listening to my wishes. What are my legal options?

In order to live a healthy life as a type 1 diabetic, you and your doctor need to become PARTNERS in your health care.

I am so sorry to hear that! It's a good thing she had you around to find her. I can't speak to the length of coma - you'll need a medical answer for that. I wouldn't worry about the straight toes - it's an indication she feels it! Think about when you have a foot cramp - you straighten your foot out and toes. It's probably something like that. Is this typical for her? Not the coma, but bad lows? Stay by her when you can - or get a family member to help.

If you are type 1 you NEED to take your insulin or you will get very ill, that could cause coma or death. If you are type 2 you also need to take the medications your body obviously cannot use the insulin that it is producing with out the medications help. Again if your blood sugar goes too high you can go into Ketonacidosis, which could lead to coma and death.

i not trying to upset but as your mom had a stroke not nothin to do with been diabetic or it could be both and linked

hi my name is pinkie69 my brother had a heart attack and is also in the hospital in a coma due to a ulcer his brain went without oxygen for about 10 mins the doctor told me he was going to die today he opened his eyes but not responding to any thing all they keep telling me is he's a very sick man . What do i do i'm worried sick he's only 30 years old no kids only me my middle brother and my mom he's the baby of the family. I'm Scared to death.

DKA if left untreated can lead to diabetic coma or death. If your levels are within acceptable ranges you need to get blood work performed as there are a number of disorders which can cause a fruity/sweet smell on the skin.

Left untreated, diabetic ketoacidosis can lead to a diabetic coma. Diabetic ketoacidosis is most common in people who have type 1 diabetes, but it can also affect people who have type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. ■Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome. If your blood sugar level tops 600 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 33 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), the condition is known as diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome. When your blood sugar gets this high, your blood becomes thick and syrupy.

You should go and see a doctor ASAP! I was diagnosed with Diabetes, Type 1, 3 years ago (I was 13), with exactly the same symptoms - close to coma. I'm not joking, and sure - it can hit you at any age, even one day before your death.

My grandma was type 2 and she never had to watch for that. However, you can go into an hyperosmolar coma if your sugar gets extremely high.

The glucagon injection kit is for when/if she would go into a coma, you hit her with an injection and lay her on her side. The glucagon tells the liver to release all its sugar it is storing and it then releases it into the body and she will get sick and vomit. That is why you lay her on her side. After the injection, call 911 and a reminder, also, that she needs to eat something after she comes to restore her body's sugar and liver levels.

She prob would be in a diabetic coma. I'm a diabetic so not to scare u or anything she would know before she hit 0 it's easy to tell when a person is going low.

Unconsciousness due to an MI usually implies a cardiac arrest which would imply a period of time where the brain and heart receive no oxygen. The longer those two organs go without blood/oxygen the greater the chance of tissue death - ie - brain damage and/or heart muscle death.

i am 13 and i am hypo and type 1 diabetic can u explain this to me so i can understand?

Father in law 84yrs has been given 2 months and is riddled with cancer, pancreas has started shutting down and now they want him to take insulin shots, he says he is ready to go and doesnt want to take insulin, what will happen? Will his body continue to function if in coma? If there is no resuscitation? Or will the body start shutting down? Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Untreated juvenile diabetes is life-threatening and, if ignored, leads to coma and death. It is a VERY treatable condition, but it MUST BE TREATED. She should have her blood sugar level and urine checked.

May I ask why you are asking this question? Brain death can happen when the blood or oxygen supply to the brain is stopped. This can be caused by: cardiac arrest – when the heart stops beating and the brain is starved of oxygen. a heart attack – when the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked. Strokes also can cause this. ** A major traumatic head injury can also cause this. Brain tumors or a brain infection like encephalitis can also be the culprit. Blood clots can cause this.

And if anyone has been brought back from diabetic coma did they feel any pain while out? At what point would it have been to late to revive him without permant damage? thank you for any insite you can provide.

Is it OK to double, or tipple, your medication? I take Glipizide 10 mg. The reason asked is that I have been monitoring my glucose and it has been between 200 - 300, and I would like to lower my readings.

My ex-brother in law was in a diabetic coma for 4 days. He has 100% brain loss. He just woke from the coma and is looking around his room. How can you has 100% brain loss, but be conscious?

she is breathing completely on her own and she has not had any complications other than fever due to an infection. She is out of Intensive care even though she remains jn a coma. she has a lot of reflex movements in her arms and legs, she moves her eyes a lot as well and barely opens one or the other randomly. The doctors said she has a 8 week window within which she could wake up past that point they say it is virtually impossible.

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