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   When the blood sugar levels in the body are abnormal, there is a danger of the diabetic person slipping into diabetes induced coma. There are essentially three different different types of diabtic comas. There are ketoacidotic coma, hyperosmolar coma and hypoglycaemic coma.

    Ketoacidotic coma is common in people with type 1 diabetes. It is triggered by increased concertration of chemicals called ketones in the body. Ketones are stored in the liver and are caused due to missed insulin doses or acute infection. The blood becomes very acidic in this case.

   Hyperosmolar coma is caused by a combination of severe dehydration and very high blood glucose levels. It can be caused by increased intake of sugary foods, forgotten diabetic medication or illnesses such as the flu or pneumonia.

   Hypoglycaemic coma if the blood sugar falls very low the person may lose consciousness and seizures may also occur. The low blood glucose levels can occur if the person drinks too much alcohol without eating food, or misses a meal or takes an extra or increased dose of diabetic medication. It can even occur if the person exercises strenuously and dose not reduce their insulin intake.

   That is why it is essential to monitor the blood glucose level at regular intervals.