Question

A patient with type 1 diabetes has frequent hypoglycaemic episodes, especially at night. His HbA1c is 55 mmol/mol (7.2%). He is on a basal-bolus regimen. Which management adjustment is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Reduce evening basal insulin dose

Answer

Increase basal insulin dose

Answer

Stop carbohydrate counting

Answer

Add metformin

Answer

Switch to short-acting insulin only

Practice question

A patient with type 1 diabetes has frequent hypoglycaemic episodes, especially at night. His HbA1c is 55 mmol/mol (7.2%). He is on a basal-bolus regimen. Which management adjustment is most appropriate?