Treatment for Diabetic Patients with Hypoglycemia

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What is the recommended treatment for a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL who is unable to swallow or follow commands?

Give Glucagon 1mg IM

What are the symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) as mentioned in the text?

Nausea/vomiting and abdominal pain

How should the treatment be adjusted for a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL and signs/symptoms of DKA?

Administer normal saline up to 2L

In what scenario should a second dose of D10: 100 ml IV/IO bolus be administered to a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL?

<p>When the patient's glucose remains below 60 mg/dL after the first dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition necessitates the use of oral glucose for diabetic patients according to the text?

<p>Blood glucose level less than 60 mg/dL with inability to follow commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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