Question

A 58-year-old with type 1 diabetes is found unconscious at home; blood glucose is 35 mg/dL and there is no IV access. Most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Glucagon 1 mg IM (or 3 mg intranasal)

Answer

Oral glucose gel

Answer

D50W 25 g IV

Answer

Insulin bolus 5 units IV

Answer

Observe and recheck in 10 minutes

Practice question

A 58-year-old with type 1 diabetes is found unconscious at home; blood glucose is 35 mg/dL and there is no IV access. Most appropriate immediate treatment?