Case Study JK Is a 19 Yo M College Student with T1DM.He

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Case Study
JK is a 19 yo M college student with T1DM.He is away from home and is reportedly drinking and eating poorly.His school schedule is erratic so he eats at all different times of the day.He currently takes an extended long-acting analogue insulin once per day.Around 8 pm, his blood sugars are falling very low.
HT: 5'10"       WT: 178      Hemoglobin A1c 9%
-If JK's MD adopts the above option, JK will have to work with the dietitian to learn:

• A)carbohydrate counting.
• B)how to inject insulin for maximum benefits.
• C)changing his schedule.
• D)changing his diet to all sugar-free foods.

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