Man with diabetic issues struggles to control blood sugar, Norfolk VA


A 40-year-old man with diabetes is unable to control his blood sugar and is experiencing vision problems. He reports that his diabetic monitor is showing error messages. The incident occurred near Bowdens Ferry Rd, Apartment 7.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Diabetic near Bowdens Ferry Rd, Apartment 7.
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A medic 15, en route, 8244 Old Oceanview Road for breathing problems, responding for a 94-year-old female, sudden onset of breathing problems.
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We have no further info at 1458.
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Engine 7, Medic 7[1] for diabetic problem, near Bowdens Ferry Rd, TAC 2.
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Engine 7 and Medic 7[1], near Bowdens Ferry Rd for diabetic problem.
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I'm out, 58.
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Medi 14 Norfolk Attack 2.
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Go ahead.
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Yes, ma'am, this is going to be a patient refusal.
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AMA. Medi 14 is going back to the tack one and clear.
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Copy AMA at 1459.
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I have the seven response.
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Bobby Inters 7Medic 7[1], showing both units in route diabetic problems.
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Copy, near Bowdens Ferry Rd, Apartment 7.
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He's responding for a 40-year-old male.
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Diabetic problems cannot get his blood sugar down.
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He's not able to see out of his right eye.
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He states his diabetic monitor is giving error messages.
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Medic 7: EMS Unit
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Location mentioned:
Near Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk, VA 23508
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