A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Reports Taking Propranolol for Hypertension

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 1 diabetes reports taking propranolol for hypertension. What concern does this information present for the provider?

• A) The \(\beta\) blocker can cause insulin resistance.
• B) Using propranolol with insulin increases the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
• C) Propranolol increases insulin requirements because of receptor blocking.
• D) The \(\beta\) blocker can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

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