Diabetic patient with abnormal blood readings was sent home – $1,000,000 Settlement 
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Published: September 17, 2012
Tags: Medical Malpractice, Million-Dollar Settlements, Wrongful Death
The plaintiff’s decedent was a 57-year-old-woman who suffered from diabetes, but otherwise enjoyed good health. In July 2010, she presented to her primary care physician’s office with complaints of three days of nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and an inability to tolerate anything by mouth. Blood work was drawn, which revealed glucose of 437 and CO2 ...
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