It was reported the customer experienced elevated blood glucose levels as a result of a bent cannula and had hyperglycemic symptoms of mild diabetic ketoacidosis and vomiting.The parent's removed the bent cannula and inserted a new head set/cannula, but were unable to lower the customer's blood glucose levels.The parent's called an ambulance and the customer was transported to the hospital.The blood glucose results and treatment provided by the emt's was not provided.At the hospital the customer was administered insulin and iv drip therapy to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.At the time of the report the patient was still hospitalized, but stable, it is unknown when they will be discharged.
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