A Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic Patient Likes to Run

question 14

Multiple Choice

A newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic patient likes to run 3 miles several mornings a week. Which teaching will the nurse implement about exercise for this patient?

• A) "You should not take the morning NPH insulin before you run."
• B) "Plan to eat breakfast about an hour before your run."
• C) "Afternoon running is less likely to cause hypoglycemia."
• D) "You may want to run a little farther if your glucose is very high."

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