The Family of a Diabetic Child Is Confused Because Their

question 7

Multiple Choice

The family of a diabetic child is confused because their child is experiencing the Somogyi effect, which is hyperglycemia in the morning in response to hypoglycemia during the night (rebound high) . Which action would you suggest to prevent this confusing phenomenon from occurring?

• A) Educate the patient not to eat after midnight.
• B) Make sure the patient takes oral diabetic medication first thing in the morning.
• C) Increase the dose of long-acting or basal insulin.
• D) Give the child a bedtime snack along with insulin.

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