Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1519 (Set 47)

What should be given to a diabetic who suffers an insulin reaction and is conscious?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — orange juice

An insulin reaction (hypoglycemia) occurs when blood glucose drops critically low. Administering fast-acting carbohydrates, such as a glass of orange juice, rapidly raises blood sugar levels in a conscious patient, preventing progression to unconsciousness or diabetic shock.

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