Question

A 42-year-old person with type 1 diabetes becomes drowsy at work. Capillary glucose is 2.6 mmol/L. They are conscious and can swallow. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Give 15-20 g fast-acting carbohydrate orally

Answer

Call 999 and give IM glucagon

Answer

Give IV 10% dextrose

Answer

Give long-acting carbohydrate only

Answer

Give insulin and food

Practice question

A 42-year-old person with type 1 diabetes becomes drowsy at work. Capillary glucose is 2.6 mmol/L. They are conscious and can swallow. What is the most appropriate immediate management?