Michael Fern Is a 21-Year-Old College Student Majoring in Electrical

question 88

Multiple Choice

Michael Fern is a 21-year-old college student majoring in electrical engineering. His past medical history is unremarkable. He comes back to his family doctor for the second time this month due to symptoms of lethargy, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent thirst and urination. After 6 months, Michael's endocrinologist orders an insulin pump. Which best describes the use of an insulin pump with type 1 diabetes?

• A)Hyperglycemia is not a concern with the insulin pump.
• B)Hypoglycemia can occur with insulin treatment.
• C)Michael does not need to follow a modified diet.
• D)Michael no longer needs to worry about exercising.

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Neurogenesis

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