A woman was arrested after officials said she neglected to provide a 17-year-old with medical assistance needed for her diabetes.
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In June 2021, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was requested by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office to begin an investigation into the death of a 17-year-old girl.
The teen, who was diagnosed with Type I diabetes, was in the care of Shirl Lee Sweeney, 50. According to the warrant, there were several canceled and ‘no-show’ medical appointments after doctors told Sweeney the victim needed to attend her follow-up appointments to maintain her insulin regimen.
In Sept. 2021, the victim was admitted to the hospital for high blood sugar. Doctors told Sweeney that the victim had no option but to take her insulin. Medical staff told the suspect if the victim experiences vomiting take her to the hospital due to a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
On Aug. 12. 2022, the victim was seen vomiting by Sweeney but the victim was not taken to the hospital.