Question

A 62-year-old man with type 2 diabetes on insulin is found confused and sweating on the ward. Capillary glucose is 2.4 mmol/L. He is conscious but drowsy and able to swallow. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Give rapid-acting oral carbohydrate such as glucose tablets or sugary drink

Answer

Give IV insulin

Answer

Give long-acting carbohydrate only

Answer

Do nothing; this level is acceptable

Answer

Stop insulin permanently

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with type 2 diabetes on insulin is found confused and sweating on the ward. Capillary glucose is 2.4 mmol/L. He is conscious but drowsy and able to swallow. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?