A 45-year-old man with type 1 diabetes experiences sweating and confusion one afternoon. Capillary glucose is 2.6 mmol/L. He is conscious and able to ...

Question

A 45-year-old man with type 1 diabetes experiences sweating and confusion one afternoon. Capillary glucose is 2.6 mmol/L. He is conscious and able to swallow. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Give 15-20 g of fast-acting oral carbohydrate and recheck glucose in 10-15 minutes

Answer

Give IV 50% dextrose

Answer

Give long-acting carbohydrate only

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Give IM glucagon and call an ambulance

Answer

Withhold treatment as symptoms will resolve spontaneously

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Hypoglycaemia

A 45-year-old man with type 1 diabetes experiences sweating and confusion one afternoon. Capillary glucose is 2.6 mmol/L. He is conscious and able to swallow. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?