Management of Hypoglycaemia

Which of these drugs is least likely to cause hypoglycaemia?

Which symptom below is considered a neuroglycopenic symptom of hypoglycaemia?

Severe hypoglycaemia is defined as which of the following?

A 34-year-old man with type 1 diabetes presented himself to the emergency department (ED) with hypoglycaemia. He responded quickly to treatment. This is his third hypo requiring hospital treatment in the last 4 months. He says he no longer has warning signs. What advice should you give him about driving?

Glucagon is NOT effective in the treatment of hypoglycaemia…

In type 2 diabetes, which of the following is not a risk factor for hypoglycaemia?

A 57-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department from a shopping centre. She was found confused and collapsed in the toilets.

Her capillary blood glucose was 2.7 mmol/L. Paramedics have given 1mg glucagon IM. In the emergency department 20 minutes after receiving glucagon, her capillary blood glucose is 3.3, she is sitting up talking but is slow to respond.

The most appropriate next treatment is which of the following?

A 43-year-old man is brought to ED by ambulance unwell. He has diabetes and is on regular insulin. He describes fever and vomiting for the past 24 hours. He has taken his morning insulin and drinking cola, being unable to tolerate food.

His heart rate is 120/min, BP 80/50, RR 30/min and is pyrexial (39.4C). His GCS is 12 (E3 V4 M5) and he appears pale and sweaty. His Capillary blood glucose is 3.4 mmol/L

Which of the following statements is true?

A 43-year-old unconscious patient has a capillary blood glucose of 2.4mmol/L. He appears thin and unkempt. There is no past medical history available. He was found in a doorway.

The most appropriate treatment is which of the following?

Which of the following patients without diabetes are at risk of hypoglycaemia?