Question

A 16-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department after being found collapsed. Capillary blood glucose is 1.8 mmol/L. He is conscious but confused and can swallow safely. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Give 15–20 g of rapid-acting carbohydrate orally (for example sugary drink) and recheck glucose

Answer

Intravenous 10% dextrose bolus

Answer

Intramuscular Glucagon

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Observe without treatment

Answer

Start long-acting insulin

Practice question

A 16-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department after being found collapsed. Capillary blood glucose is 1.8 mmol/L. He is conscious but confused and can swallow safely. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?