E11.0: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with coma
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with coma is a serious condition that occurs typically when blood sugar levels are extremely high. It typically evolves over many years, often without noticeable symptoms initially. People with this condition have insulin resistance, meaning their body does not utilize insulin properly, which helps control blood glucose. Consequently, sugar builds up in the blood rather than being absorbed by cells for energy. When the blood sugar level is excessively high, a medical condition referred to as hyperglycemia develops, which can induce a coma if untreated. Coma, in this context, implies a state of deep unconsciousness where the person is unresponsive to stimuli including pain. This type of coma can be a life-threatening emergency. It can cause breathing difficulties, dehydration, and other complications that affect multiple body systems like the nervous and the circulatory system.
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