What you need to know about diabetic coma


Crucial information about diabetic coma, its causes, symptoms and what can be done. Photo: Freeimages.com

A coma is a state of unconsciousness in which a person does not respond and cannot be awakened.

Although the person is alive, there is minimal brain activity. The eyes will be closed, without any response to sound or pain. There is an inability to communicate, lack of voluntary movements and reduced basic reflexes like coughing and swallowing.

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