Diabetic coma: Tests and Diagnosis

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Diabetic coma: Tests and Diagnosis
Mayo Clinic

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.

You may need various lab tests as well. The doctor may measure:

* Your blood sugar level
* Your ketone level
* The amount of nitrogen or creatinine (a breakdown product of creatine, an important part of muscle) in your blood
* The proportion of red blood cells and fluid in your blood (hematocrit)
* The amount of potassium in your blood