It was reported that the blood glucose monitor provided an electronic error message while the patient experienced hypoglycemia symptoms.On the day of the event, the patient felt sleepy in the morning and afternoon.The blood glucose monitor displayed the electronic error message in the morning.The patient did not give herself an insulin bolus on the day of the event due to the device being unavailable for use.She did not eat as normal because she was very tired.Around 6:30 p.M., the patient became incoherent and passed out.The patient's son contacted the paramedics.The blood glucose result was 36 mg/dl on the paramedic's meter.The patient was treated with unknown fluids via iv.The patient's blood glucose result was 195 mg/dl on the paramedic's meter before they left approximately 45 minutes to an hour later.The patient was not transported to the hospital.
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