Question

A 19-year-old with new-onset polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss is found to have ketonuria and a random glucose of 28 mmol/L. What is the best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate IV insulin infusion

Answer

Start sulfonylurea

Answer

Lifestyle modification only

Answer

Start metformin

Answer

Increase fluid intake and recheck in 24 hours

Practice question

A 19-year-old with new-onset polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss is found to have ketonuria and a random glucose of 28 mmol/L. What is the best initial management?