A diabetic seizure used to be referred to as a diabetic fit. There is a number of different reasons why a person may have a diabetic seizure. According to LiveStrong.com, a diabetic seizure may be caused by:

Diabetic Ketoacidosis – When the body cannot process blood sugar properly, it resorts to burning fats and proteins for energy. This can lead to an accumulation of acidic byproducts called ketones. This condition can lead to brain swelling, causing someone to have a diabetic fit. Diabetic ketoacidosis most typically occurs in type 1 diabetes.

Nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome – This condition is similar to ketoacidosis, but almost exclusively in patients with type 2 diabetes. It is caused by a combination of high blood sugar and dehydration. According to the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library, up to 40 percent of patients who develop this condition die from it.

Low blood sugar – The brain …