21/03/2026
💡 Stroke-like Event That Wasn’t a Stroke
A 67-year-old diabetic woman lived alone in her old home. That morning, neighbors noticed she hadn’t come outside. Her daughter-in-law found her lying in bed—unable to speak, unable to move the right side of her body. The family panicked. They cried, shouted, massaged her limbs, saying “Her body is getting cold!” and rushed her to the hospital.
🚨 In the emergency room, medical students immediately activated the stroke code.
But I said: “Let’s check GRBS (blood sugar) first.”
📉 Result: Only 27 mg/dl!
It was severe hypoglycemia, not a stroke.
CT scan was paused. Dextrose was given. Within minutes, her condition improved.
🧠 Key Learnings
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can mimic stroke symptoms—paralysis, speech loss, unconsciousness.
• Even if it looks like stroke, always check GRBS first.
• A simple glucose test can save a life.
👉 Message:
“Not every stroke-like event is a stroke. In diabetic patients who become unconscious or weak, always check blood sugar immediately.”