After giving a fast-acting sugar source for suspected hypoglycemia in a conscious person, what is the next step if symptoms do not improve?

• A. Wait and see if symptoms fade on their own.
• B. Recheck blood sugar and call EMS if not improved; monitor until normal.
• C. Give another insulin dose.
• D. Give more water and rest.

Answer: (B)

After giving a fast-acting sugar for suspected hypoglycemia in a conscious person, you immediately recheck the blood glucose to confirm it has risen into a safe range. If it hasn’t improved or symptoms persist, escalate care by calling EMS and keep monitoring until the blood sugar is back to normal and symptoms resolve. Doing more insulin would worsen low blood sugar, and simply giving water or resting won’t reliably fix the situation. If the person stabilizes, you can continue to monitor and provide follow-up carbohydrate as appropriate, but urgent medical help is needed when there’s no improvement.