Question

A 30-year-old man with type 1 diabetes is found to be confused. His capillary blood glucose is 2.2 mmol/L. He is able to swallow. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Administer 15-20g of a short-acting carbohydrate

Answer

Administer intramuscular glucagon 1 mg

Answer

Administer intravenous 10% glucose 200 mL

Answer

Administer a long-acting carbohydrate snack

Answer

Repeat the blood glucose measurement in 5 minutes

Practice question

A 30-year-old man with type 1 diabetes is found to be confused. His capillary blood glucose is 2.2 mmol/L. He is able to swallow. What is the most appropriate immediate action?