Diagnosis

If you experience a diabetic coma, prompt diagnosis is essential. The emergency medical team will do a physical exam and may ask those who are with you about your medical history. If you have diabetes, you may want to wear a medical ID bracelet or necklace.

Lab tests

At the hospital, you may need various lab tests to measure:

• Your blood sugar level
• Your ketone level
• The amount of nitrogen or creatinine in your blood
• The amount of potassium, phosphate and sodium in your blood