Diabetic coma

Introduction: Diabetic coma

Description of Diabetic coma

Diabetic coma: coma that develops in severe and inadequately treated cases of diabetes mellitus and is commonly fatal, unless appropriate therapy is instituted promptly; results from reduced oxidative metabolism of the central nervous system that, in turn, stems from severe ketoacidosis and possibly also from the histotoxic action of the ketone bodies and disturbances in water and electrolyte balance. SYN: Kussmaul coma.
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Diabetic coma: A state of unconsciousness as a complication of diabetes mellitus. It occurs in cases of extreme HYPERGLYCEMIA or extreme HYPOGLYCEMIA as a complication of INSULIN therapy.
Source: MeSH 2007

Diabetic coma: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Diabetic coma:

• Diabetic
• Coma (862 causes)
• Diabetes (212 causes)
• Diabetes symptoms
• Fatal
• Therapy
• Oxidative
• Metabolism
• Metabolism disorder

Terms associated with Diabetic coma:

More specific terms for Diabetic coma:

• Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Diabetic coma

• Diabetes Complications

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Diabetic coma

• coma
• diabetes mellitus

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Diabetic coma

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Endocrine System Diseases
  • Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetes Complications
      • Diabetic Coma

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