Question

A 51-year-old with type 2 diabetes experiences recurrent symptomatic hypoglycemia on sulfonylurea. First educational/therapy step per ADA?

Accepted Answer

Advise 15-20 g fast-acting carbohydrate and reassess glucose in 15 minutes

Answer

Give IM glucagon only

Answer

Increase sulfonylurea dose

Answer

Avoid carbs to prevent rebound

Answer

No action unless glucose <40 mg/dL

Practice question

A 51-year-old with type 2 diabetes experiences recurrent symptomatic hypoglycemia on sulfonylurea. First educational/therapy step per ADA?