Elderly man declines hospital after high blood sugar, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an elderly man near Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa who had high blood sugar due to missed insulin doses. He was alert and stable, declined hospital transport after being advised of risks, and planned to take insulin at home.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:36
Transcript:
00:00
We've got an AMA to run by you, run number (number withheld).
00:06
82-year-old male, high blood sugar.
00:16
It's been around 350-400.
00:20
Type 1 diabetic hasn't taken his insulin.
00:22
His (relation withheld) was concerned and called 911.
00:26
Upon arrival, patient was sitting upright on his bed, alert and tracking.
00:37
Blood pressure 122 over 62, heart rate 88, normal oxygen levels.
00:42
Blood sugar was 332.
00:46
Afebrile, skin is pink, warm and dry.
00:50
Patient is asymptomatic, no complaints.
00:54
He has not taken insulin today but plans to take it now.
01:13
Patient informed of possible complications including death, understands and is not impaired.
01:18
He was advised he may call 911 again if needed and signed AMA form.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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