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Man treated for low blood sugar declines hospital trip, Newark DE

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Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in New Castle County responded to a Diabetic patient near Christiana Hospital. The 28-year-old man was treated on-site for low blood sugar with oral glucose and regained consciousness. He refused hospital transport after being advised of potential health risks, choosing to stay home under family monitoring.

Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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02:39
Transcript:
00:03
Hi, this is (name withheld).
00:04
I have two fire units on scene with a 28-year-old male diabetic refusing further treatment.
00:21
He took some insulin last night after a large dinner.
00:26
He did not finish his sugar check before bed and was found unresponsive.
00:35
He was awake enough to receive a tube of oral glucose.
00:45
Blood sugar is 82 now.
00:47
He's awake, alert, and oriented.
00:52
We advised him about the risks of refusing service, including possible death, and he still wishes to refuse.
00:57
His sister will be with him tonight.
00:58
He'll monitor his blood sugar more often and call if anything changes.
02:20
The patient understands the risks of refusal including serious injury or death and is okay for refusal.

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Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718

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