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MediumPaediatricsType 1 Diabetes Mellitus (New Onset)ukmlamrcp part 1

A 7-year-old girl presents with a 2-week history of increased thirst, frequent urination (polyuria), and nocturia. She has lost some weight and seems more tired than usual. A random capillary blood glucose level is 18.2 mmol/L. Urine dipstick shows glucose ++++ and ketones +++. What is the most appropriate immediate management step?

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