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Ep 17 – Pour Some Sugar Down Me – Diabetic Emergencies

This week, the crew breaks down diabetic emergencies — from hypo vs. hyperglycemia to how sugar levels affect brain function and behavior. Mike, Max, and Jonathon dive into altered mental status, the role of insulin and glucose, and how EMTs assess and manage diabetic patients in the field.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Intro & “diabeetus” jokes, reports from class

07:10 – Understanding diabetic emergencies: hypo vs hyper

14:45 – Medical Term of the W ... 

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