Prehospital identification of hypoglycemia-induced seizure using a smartphone-linked continuous glucose monitoring application.
Kenji Harada, Yuji Okazaki, Toshihisa Ichiba
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Case in brief
A 37-year-old man with type 1 diabetes experienced a generalized tonic-clonic seizure while shopping. His son used a smartphone app linked to the patient's continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device to identify a critically low glucose level at the time of the seizure. Emergency medical services were contacted, and upon arrival, the seizure had resolved. Oral carbohydrates were administered, leading to improved glucose levels without neurological deficits upon hospital evaluation.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Smartphone applications linked to continuous glucose monitoring devices can assist in identifying hypoglycemia during seizures, even by non-medical individuals.
Why it matters
This case underscores the potential of CGM technology in prehospital settings, enhancing the ability to recognize and respond to hypoglycemia-related emergencies.