Man has worsening low blood sugar in diabetic emergency, Bedford KY


A 51-year-old man near Highway 42 West is experiencing a diabetic emergency with low blood sugar that is not responding to insulin. He is alert and talking but his condition is worsening as his sugar levels continue to drop.
Audio|Source: Trimble County Fire and EMS
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Trimble County EMS responded near Highway 42 West for a 51-year-old male with low blood sugar, not responding to insulin.
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Trimble County EMS, you respond near Highway 42 West.
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Near Highway 42 West.
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For a 51-year-old male, possible diabetic emergency.
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He is alert and talking to us.
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He has low blood sugar not responding to insulin.
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Sugar levels are continuing to drop and he is starting to feel funny.
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Timeout, 1806.
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8387 to Campbellburg, you are going to show us responding.
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10-4 responding 18-0-8 break.
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Good.
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Information only.
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He just consumed a cookie about 10 minutes ago.
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He took his last insulin shot after fasting at 1630 hours and had 18 units.
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He also had some pasta and potatoes about an hour ago and his blood sugars continue to drop.
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He is still alert and oriented right now, but...
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Location mentioned:
Near US-42, Bedford, KY 40006
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