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Back to EpisodesDoctor Reveals Swale's Diabetes Crisis Before Fatal Crash
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In a Daylesford crash that claimed five lives, the driver, William Herbert Swale, suffered a severe hypoglycemic episode due to his type one diabetes. Dr. Matthew Cohen from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute testified that Swale needed a full meal, not just a snack, to recover. Swales medical history revealed gaps in his diabetes education, and his Libre Sensor app had issues with alarms and glucose readings. Despite these challenges, Swale, protected from future prosecution, expressed remorse for the victims. The inquest hearing continues.
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