Hypoglycaemia Flashcards

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a patient presents with hypoglycaemia and they’re drowsy. how do you treat them?

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a patient presents with hypoglycaemia and you’re not sure if it’s because they’ve taken some insulin, how can you check?

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a patient is struggling to manage their hypoglycaemia with multiple presentations to A&E, what should you do?

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what diabetes drug most commonly causes hypos?

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how can sulfonylureas cause hypos?

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what I’m injection can be given as well to treat a hypo?

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how many carbs should be given to someone with a hypo? (fully conscious and alert)

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