A patient with type 1 diabetes uses a basal-bolus regimen and reports frequent nocturnal hypoglycaemia. According to UK recommendations, which strateg...

Question

A patient with type 1 diabetes uses a basal-bolus regimen and reports frequent nocturnal hypoglycaemia. According to UK recommendations, which strategy might help reduce night-time hypos?

Accepted Answer

C. Reduce the evening basal insulin dose

Answer

A. Increase the bedtime bolus insulin

Answer

B. Switch to once-daily mixed insulin regimen

Answer

D. Increase carbohydrate intake throughout the day

Answer

E. Stop checking blood glucose at night

Type 1 Diabetes — UKMLA MCQ

A patient with type 1 diabetes uses a basal-bolus regimen and reports frequent nocturnal hypoglycaemia. According to UK recommendations, which strategy might help reduce night-time hypos?