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A 68-year-old male patient, Mr. Richardson, was admitted to the medical ward following a fall at home. He has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and osteoporosis. On admission, his blood glucose was 14.2 mmol/L and his blood pressure was 158/96 mmHg. The patient reported dizziness and blurred vision prior to the fall. The attending physician has prescribed insulin glargine 20 units at bedtime and metformin 500 mg twice daily.
1. What is the patient's admitting diagnosis?
2. What was the patient's blood glucose on admission?
3. Which insulin type was prescribed?