By Abeer Aamir • March 08, 2026 • Last reviewed: 2026-02-09 •

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In this scenario, the student pharmacist counsels a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has been referred due to frequent DKA admissions and poor glycaemic control. The student must provide clear and appropriate answers to the patient's questions.

The focus is on explaining the meaning of the test results, providing information on insulin and blood glucose, and emphasising the importance of adherence in managing type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Please ensure that this scenario and mark scheme aligns with the most up-to-date guidelines from the UK NICE and the BNF when using it for your OSCE assessment

You will need a student pharmacist and an actor for this OSCE station.