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A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes treated with basal-bolus insulin is found confused and diaphoretic at home. Capillary blood glucose is 2.4 mmol/L. He is conscious but confused and able to swallow. According to hypoglycaemia management recommendations, what is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

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