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tichca

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The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _____ to _____ months.
 
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Long-acting types of insulin are seldom given to children because of the danger of ___________________ during sleep.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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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.


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