Man with diabetes and hypertension feeling unwell, Cary NC
A 40-year-old man with diabetes and hypertension felt unwell and experienced heavy legs. His blood sugar was checked and was elevated. He had a positive orthostatic drop of 20 points and reported drinking alcohol the previous night. EMS is attending to him while awaiting further assistance.
Audio|Source: Wake County Fire
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(name withheld), a 40-year-old male, conscious and alert,
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negative on the stroke screen.
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Got it this morning not feeling well, felt like his legs were heavy.
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He has diabetes, he said, let me check his sugar on his machine.
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It was 78. We had 108.
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It's currently at 190.
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He's feeling better.
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The history of hypertension did take his med this morning.
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Pressure was elevated.
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He drank some alcohol last night.
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We did have a positive drop on orthostatic and by 20 points.
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Just waiting your arrival.
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NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513
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