DIABETIC EMERGENCIES / ALOC

Question 1

Blood glucose level should be determined…

Answer 1

Prior to treatment (if available)

Question 2

If level is less than 60 mg/dl AND patient has interact reflex and is responsive

Answer 2

Oral glucose 30 Gm PO. Repeat as necessary.

Question 3

If level is less than 60 mg/dl and decreased level of consciousnes

Answer 3

Glucagon 1 mg IM/IN to glucose greater than 80 mg/dl

Question 4

If glucometer reads “lo” or “hi”

Answer 4

Recheck using a different finger and test strip to confirm the reading is correct