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Insulin hypoglycaemia counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient newly prescribed insulin asks what to keep with him in case his blood glucose falls. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Carry fast-acting glucose and longer-acting carbohydrate where appropriate

Insulin can cause hypoglycaemia, so patients should carry fast-acting carbohydrate such as glucose tablets. Follow-up longer-acting carbohydrate may be needed depending on meals and insulin type. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF