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A 50 year old obese patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year and has recently started taking an oral hypoglycemic. He frequently skips meals in order to reduce his weight. During his 8:30 a.m. appointment, his speech becomes slurred and he is less alert than usual. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of this patient?
Give him 15g of glucose as tablets or in a solution.
Make him drink 175ml of diet cola.
Make him eat a chocolate bar.
Dismiss the patient and advise him to eat.