When Caring for a Child with Diabetes Mellitus, What Lab

question 8

Multiple Choice

When caring for a child with diabetes mellitus, what lab value should be checked every 3 to 6 months to reassess the insulin regimen and troubleshoot changes in the child's needs?

• A) Urinalysis
• B) Serum glucose
• C) Hemoglobin A_1c
• D) Hemoglobin/hematocrit

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