Multiple choice

What should be given to a diabetic patient, if he becomes unconscious due to insulin shock?

  1. Saline water

  2. Milk without sugar

  3. Salt and lemon water

  4. Spicy food and almonds

  5. Sweet biscuits or sugar candy
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E Correct answer
Explanation

If an overdose of insulin is given to a diabetic patient, he may become unconscious. This is called insulin shock or hypoglycaemia, and a prompt bite of sweet biscuits or sugar candy is helpful.

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