Possible allergic reaction to glucose monitor in diabetic male, Pend Oreille County WA
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders were dispatched near Lake Avenue for a 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes who experienced swelling, irritation, and sweating after a glucose monitor was applied. It was suspected to be an allergic reaction, but later reports indicated no allergic reaction. The man's blood sugar reading was 158, and his condition appeared to worsen.
Audio|Source: Inland Northwest Fire and Sheriff - Multiple Counties
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Station 1, Station 2, duty officer, and Deer Park Ambulance respond near Lake Avenue for a 58-year-old male, type 2 diabetic, they are putting on a new monitor.
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It is now swollen and irritated and sweating in that area.
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(number withheld).
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Station 1, Station 2, duty officer in Deer Park ambulance to respond near Lake Avenue for a 58-year-old male, possible allergic reaction to a glucose monitor.
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They put it on.
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He is now sweating and it is swollen in that area.
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(number withheld).
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Why is that a Mitchell?
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All right.
00:57
Off the highway, and there is some property damage to offend.
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The property on Erz are going to be the original RP.
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Clear no report.
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(number withheld).
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No allergic reaction to glucose monitor.
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They were trying to put one on him.
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He has type 2 diabetes.
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Last reading was 158.
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Starting to not look good.
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It was trying to pack out and making weird noises.
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Pend Oreille County, WA
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