The content discusses two cases where individuals with diabetes experienced false-positive alcohol tests.
The first case involves a patient with type 1 diabetes who was involved in a car accident and failed a breathalyzer test at the scene, despite having no alcohol consumption. The patient's ketotic state due to lack of insulin administration led to the false-positive result. The patient was then charged with a felony DUI, and the jail staff struggled to properly manage his diabetes during his incarceration.
The second case describes a patient on probation who was required to undergo urine alcohol tests. After starting the medication empagliflozin, which can cause fermentation of sugar in the urine, the patient's urine tests began to show false-positive results for alcohol. This was due to improper handling of the urine samples by the testing facility.
The content highlights the importance of understanding that diabetes can lead to false-positive alcohol tests, and the need to advocate for proper medical care and access to necessary devices for incarcerated patients with diabetes.
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by Anne L. Pete... at www.medscape.com 07-15-2024
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