Problem:
Imagine your friend George embarks on his first 5K run on a warm day. After approximately 40 minutes, he becomes dizzy, then stumbles and falls. When emergency personnel arrive on the scene, they find him weak but awake. He complains of muscle pain in his limbs and dizziness. He mentions that before leaving his home, he ate a piece of toast and a large cup of coffee. He has not consumed any other foods or beverages since leaving his home.
In your main response, please address the following questions:
Question 1: What could be happening to George?
Question 2: How should he be treated?
Question 3: Based on what you have learned thus far, what could George have done to help prevent this situation?
Question 4: What factors may be contributing to George's symptoms?