Question

A 22-year-old type 1 diabetic is found unconscious with a capillary blood glucose of 1.7 mmol/L. He cannot swallow safely. According to NICE, what is the best immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular glucagon

Answer

Oral glucose gel

Answer

IV 10% dextrose

Answer

IV insulin infusion

Answer

Encourage a sugary drink

Practice question

A 22-year-old type 1 diabetic is found unconscious with a capillary blood glucose of 1.7 mmol/L. He cannot swallow safely. According to NICE, what is the best immediate management?