It was reported that the customer passed away at home.The cause of death was ketoacidosis, possible stroke, oxygen deprivation to brain damage.The caller stated that on (b)(6) 2016 the customer was hospitalized due to high blood glucose and ketoacidosis.The caller stated that the customer was a brittle diabetic.At the time of death, the customer's blood glucose was over 600 mg/dl.This was the last recorded blood glucose value on (b)(6) 2016 at 5:56pm.The customer was not wearing the insulin pump at the time of death; it had been disconnected one week prior to passing.The insulin pump was disconnected by the caller so that the hospital could control the customer's blood glucose.The customer was using sensors, however, the caller did not know whether a sensor was worn at the time of death or not.The caller declined returning the insulin pump at this time.However, a successful carelink upload was completed.
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