Question

A 48-year-old with type 1 diabetes experiences blood glucose 49 mg/dL with confusion and diaphoresis. How is this hypoglycemia level classified in current standards?

Accepted Answer

Level 2 (clinically significant) hypoglycemia (<54 mg/dL)

Answer

Level 1 hypoglycemia (≤70 mg/dL)

Answer

Severe hypoglycemia only if seizure present

Answer

Not hypoglycemia

Answer

Postprandial glucose excursion

Practice question

A 48-year-old with type 1 diabetes experiences blood glucose 49 mg/dL with confusion and diaphoresis. How is this hypoglycemia level classified in current standards?