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Hypoglycaemia management — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardEndocrine TherapeuticsHypoglycaemia managementGPhC CRA

A patient on gliclazide reports sweating, shaking and capillary glucose of 3.4 mmol/L while shopping. They are conscious and able to swallow. They ask what to do immediately. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: B — Take fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck glucose

Symptomatic hypoglycaemia in a conscious patient should be treated promptly with fast-acting carbohydrate. Blood glucose should be rechecked and followed by longer-acting carbohydrate if needed. Extra sulfonylurea would worsen hypoglycaemia.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF