Practice question

Answer the question and get instant feedback.

HardEndocrinologyHyperosmolar hyperglycaemic stateuk-plab-1

A 76-year-old man with type 2 diabetes controlled with Metformin and Gliclazide presents with confusion and drowsiness. His capillary blood glucose is 38 mmol/L. Venous bloods show serum osmolality markedly elevated, with mild ketonaemia and pH 7.35. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.