Question

A 62-year-old with long‑standing DM2 has A1c 6.9% but recurrent hypoglycaemia unawareness. What is the ADA definition of clinically important hypoglycaemia (Level 2)?

Accepted Answer

Glucose <54 mg/dL

Answer

Glucose <70 mg/dL with symptoms

Answer

Any symptomatic hypoglycaemia

Answer

Glucose <60 mg/dL for ≥10 minutes

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Any reading requiring third‑party assistance

Practice question

A 62-year-old with long‑standing DM2 has A1c 6.9% but recurrent hypoglycaemia unawareness. What is the ADA definition of clinically important hypoglycaemia (Level 2)?