A hospitalised patient with type 2 diabetes becomes confused; capillary glucose is 2.4 mmol/L. He is conscious but cannot swallow safely. What is the ...

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A hospitalised patient with type 2 diabetes becomes confused; capillary glucose is 2.4 mmol/L. He is conscious but cannot swallow safely. What is the recommended immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous 20 % glucose 75 mL

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Intramuscular glucagon 1 mg

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Oral glucose gel 10 g

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Continuous intravenous insulin infusion

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Observation only

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A hospitalised patient with type 2 diabetes becomes confused; capillary glucose is 2.4 mmol/L. He is conscious but cannot swallow safely. What is the recommended immediate treatment?