What is an immediate treatment for severe hypoglycemia?

The immediate treatment for severe hypoglycemia is the administration of glucose. When a person experiences severe hypoglycemia, their blood sugar levels drop significantly, resulting in symptoms such as confusion, loss of consciousness, and in severe cases, seizures. The primary goal in this situation is to quickly restore blood glucose levels to a safe range.

Administering glucose provides the body with the necessary sugar it needs to increase blood glucose levels effectively and rapidly. This can be done through various means, such as oral glucose tablets, gels, or intravenous dextrose if the person is unconscious or unable to swallow.

In contrast, other options like an insulin injection would further lower blood sugar levels and exacerbate the issue, while intravenous fluids are not effective for treating hypoglycemia directly. Inhalation therapy is unrelated to glucose management in hypoglycemia and is typically reserved for conditions like asthma or other respiratory issues. Thus, administering glucose is the most effective and immediate way to treat severe hypoglycemia and stabilize the patient.