Presentation

History of prior partial pancreatectomy for alcoholic pancreatitis and subsequent brittle type 2 diabetes mellitus. Long-acting insulin (glargine) dose was increased the night prior from 10 units to 14 units. They were found in bed in the morning unresponsive with blood glucose 48 mg/dL. Hypothermic, bradycardic, and unresponsive (Glasgow coma scale 3) on arrival.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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