A carer collects a glucagon emergency injection kit for a patient with type 1 diabetes. They ask when it should be used. What would you advise the

Question

A carer collects a glucagon emergency injection kit for a patient with type 1 diabetes. They ask when it should be used. What would you advise the patient?

Accepted Answer

Use it for severe hypoglycaemia when the patient cannot swallow safely

Answer

Use it to replace regular carbohydrate intake

Answer

Use it before every insulin dose

Answer

Use it to treat diabetic ketoacidosis at home

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Use it for mild hunger with normal glucose

Glucagon emergency kit — GPhC CRA MCQ

A carer collects a glucagon emergency injection kit for a patient with type 1 diabetes. They ask when it should be used. What would you advise the patient?