Paramedics respond to diabetic emergency in Hillsboro, Hillsboro OR

 Medical Emergency
Medical EmergencyParamedics responded to a diabetic emergency near East Hayes Street Unit (number withheld). A 68-year-old man reported extremely low blood sugar under 50, felt dizzy, and was conscious. He was drinking juice and had taken insulin earlier. His blood sugar monitor showed a sensor issue but last reading was 40.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Buck 21 and Medic 21 respond to diabetic problem near East Hayes Street Unit (number withheld) cross streets on North Budger Street and Worth Boulevard
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Talk 21, medic, 21-2-3 diabetic, Solista, 30 to 1.E.C.
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Street, room (number withheld).
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68 male conscious, normal breathing.
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The caller's patient says his blood sugar reading is under 50. He is currently drinking some juice.
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He's feeling dizzy.
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He's on insulin. He took it before med, last date around 2,300 hours.
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The alarm on his blood sugar monitor saying there's a sensor issue, but the last reading was 40. Continue code 3218.
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