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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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While walking through a park with his wife, a 51-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus develops nausea, sweating, pallor, and palpitations. For the past 3 weeks, he has been trying to lose weight and has adjusted his diet and activity level. He eats a low-carb diet and swims 3 times a week. The man returned home from a training session 2 hours ago. Current medications include basal insulin and metformin. Shortly before his wife returns from their car with his emergency medication kit, he becomes unconscious. Administration of which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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Intramuscular glucagon