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Term: Diabetic Coma

Description:

Diabetic coma refers to a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can occur in individuals with diabetes. It is characterized by severe imbalances in blood sugar levels, leading to unconsciousness and can be fatal if left untreated. Diabetic comas are usually caused by either extremely high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemic coma) or very low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemic coma).

Senses:

• Sense 1: A severe medical condition resulting from extremely high blood sugar levels, causing unconsciousness and potential death.
• Sense 2: A life-threatening state caused by dangerously low blood sugar levels, leading to unconsciousness and potential fatality.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. He was rushed to the hospital in a diabetic coma after his blood sugar spiked to dangerous levels.
2. The doctor warned him about the risks of neglecting his insulin injections and possibly falling into a diabetic coma.
3. In cases of severe diabetic coma, immediate medical intervention is crucial to prevent further complications.

Sense 2:

1. She experienced a hypoglycemic episode during the night, leading to a diabetic coma that required emergency treatment.
2. The paramedics arrived just in time to rescue him from a hypoglycemic diabetic coma.
3. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is essential to avoid life-threatening hypoglycemic comas in diabetic patients.

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