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Doctor says Duterte needs to be confined as blood sugar level surges amid arrest
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's blood sugar level surged to 328 mg/dL, necessitating hospital admission to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis, according to his doctor.
Dr. Rosa Allyn Sy stated that despite an insulin regimen of Toujeo 50 units daily and Novorapid pre-meals, Duterte's glucose level shot up.
His daughter, Veronica "Kitty" Duterte, claimed her father was illegally detained at Villamor Air Base and denied necessary medical attention.
The Presidential Communications Office confirmed Duterte's arrest, stating that Interpol-Manila received the official arrest warrant related to alleged crimes against humanity.
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