A Person Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Experienced an Episode

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Multiple Choice

A person diagnosed with type 1 diabetes experienced an episode of hunger, lightheadedness, tachycardia, pallor, headache, and confusion. The healthcare professional teaches the person that what is the most probable cause of these symptoms?

• A)Hyperglycemia caused by incorrect insulin administration
• B)Dawn phenomenon from eating a snack before bedtime
• C)Hypoglycemia caused by increased exercise
• D)Somogyi effect from insulin sensitivity

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