Question

A 45-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes has frequent asymptomatic nocturnal hypoglycaemia on continuous glucose monitoring and a history of severe hypoglycaemic episodes requiring assistance. Her HbA1c is 6.3%. Which management strategy best aligns with Diabetes Canada recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Relax glycaemic targets and adjust insulin to reduce hypoglycaemia risk

Answer

Maintain current glycaemic targets to avoid long-term complications

Answer

Intensify insulin to further lower HbA1c below 6.0%

Answer

Stop continuous glucose monitoring

Answer

Add a sulfonylurea to allow lower insulin doses

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes has frequent asymptomatic nocturnal hypoglycaemia on continuous glucose monitoring and a history of severe hypoglycaemic episodes requiring assistance. Her HbA1c is 6.3%. Which management strategy best aligns with Diabetes Canada recommendations?