Question

A 25-year-old type 1 diabetic is found conscious but confused with a capillary blood glucose of 2.5 mmol/L. According to NICE guidelines which is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

15-20 g of quick-acting oral carbohydrate if able to swallow

Answer

IV bolus 50% dextrose

Answer

Glucagon IM injection

Answer

No intervention required re-check in 15 minutes

Answer

IV insulin

Practice question

A 25-year-old type 1 diabetic is found conscious but confused with a capillary blood glucose of 2.5 mmol/L. According to NICE guidelines which is the most appropriate immediate management?