Risk Factors for Diabetic Coma
Any form of diabetes may increase the risk of a diabetic coma. In addition, some other risk factors include:
– Alcohol consumption: Alcoholic beverages may affect blood sugar levels in the body. Due to sedating effects, they can make it more difficult to recognize signs of low blood sugar. This would increase the risk of a diabetic coma triggered by low blood sugar.
– Poorly controlled diabetes: If you have diabetes and do not take medications as instructed or control blood sugar levels properly, the risk of a diabetic coma and other complications can be high.
– Illegal substance abuse: Ecstasy, cocaine, and other illegal drugs, may increase the risk of serious high blood sugar levels and illnesses associated with diabetic coma.
– Insulin delivery issues: If you are on an insulin pump, it is important to check blood sugar levels often. Otherwise, a deficiency of this substance may result in diabetic ketoacidosis.
– Surgery, trauma, or medical conditions: Some medical conditions, such as kidney disease or congestive heart failure, as well as injury or surgery may affect levels of blood sugar. This would increase the risk of diabetic coma. [6]
