Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 25yo Man | Endocrinology | SMLE Q#17421
SMLE Question #17421
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Endocrinology
Objective: OBJ-ADDISON-DOSE-1
Last updated: February 2026
A 25-year-old man with type 1 diabetes mellitus on a basal-bolus insulin regimen is found in the clinic waiting area drowsy and profusely diaphoretic. He is arousable to voice, follows simple commands, and is able to swallow safely but is confused. There is no evidence of trauma or infection. What is the most appropriate immediate management?
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