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Coroner Says Undiagnosed Diabetes Killed Haines After Missed GP Referral

4/23/2026

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An inquest found Joshua Haines died of diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication of undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes.
On 16 March 2025 Haines called his GP reporting dehydration and vomiting, but was told to call NHS 111 instead of an in-person visit.
Coroner Naomi McLoughlin said missed opportunities existed, though not directly linked to the death.
Dr Saleh Majid said he would handle such cases differently after mistaking the symptoms for a stomach bug.

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An inquest found Joshua Haines died of diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication of undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes.
On 16 March 2025 Haines called his GP reporting dehydration and vomiting, but was told to call NHS 111 instead of an in-person visit.
Coroner Naomi McLoughlin said missed opportunities existed, though not directly linked to the death.
Dr Saleh Majid said he would handle such cases differently after mistaking the symptoms for a stomach bug.