After Following a Structured Diet, a Patient Diagnosed with Diabetes

question 7

Multiple Choice

After following a structured diet, a patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is surprised to learn that his blood glucose levels have decreased and oral medications are no longer required. Which of the following should the nurse explain to the patient regarding the impact of diet on diabetes management?

• A)Less body mass means less insulin is needed to maintain constant glucose levels.
• B)Body mass reduces cellular resistance to insulin.
• C)Reduced dietary intake of carbohydrates is responsible for the weight loss.
• D)Reduced dietary intake results in a reduced need for insulin.

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Chemical Signal Molecules

Substances released by cells that transmit messages to other parts of the body to initiate, amplify, or inhibit biological processes.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in living organisms, crucial for metabolic processes.

Ligands

Molecules that bind to other (usually larger) molecules, often to a protein or receptor, causing a response or interaction.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on a cell surface or within a cell that are designed to bind with particular substances like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs.