Answer to Question 1
3; 4
Glucose attaches to the red cells over the life span of the cell and can be read as percentages. An HbA1c reading of 6 to 9 is normal; a reading of 12 or higher is indicative of DM.
Answer to Question 2
hypoglycemia
Long-acting types of insulin are seldom given to children because of the danger of hypoglycemia during sleep.