A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Is Maintained on Insulin

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is maintained on insulin. The patient has decided to participate in a sports tournament at work. Which information would the nurse provide regarding diet and insulin?

• A) "Do not take your insulin the morning of a game."
• B) "Plan on eating a big meal after your game."
• C) "Take an oral hypoglycemic agent on game days rather than insulin."
• D) "Eat something before the game and drink a sports drink during the game."

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