Hypoglycemia (severe)
- Give rapid glucose immediately
- IV dextrose if access; glucagon if not
- Recheck glucose and feed longer-acting carbohydrate
- Sulfonylurea toxicity → add octreotide
- Long-acting insulin may require prolonged observation
- Identify medication, renal + nutrition cause
Use at a glance
- Give rapid glucose immediately
Treatment options
- Long-acting insulin may require prolonged observation
Choosing treatment
- IV dextrose if access; glucagon if not
- Identify medication, renal + nutrition cause
Practical pearls
- Recheck glucose and feed longer-acting carbohydrate
- Sulfonylurea toxicity → add octreotide
Self-check
- What should be given promptly in Hypoglycemia (severe)?
rapid glucose.
- What is required for Long-acting insulin in Hypoglycemia (severe)?
prolonged observation.
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