The American Diabetic Association has recommended which of the ...

[Mollykgkg]

The American Diabetic Association has recommended which of the following tests for ongoing management of diabetes?
 
  1. Fasting blood glucose
  2. HbA1C
  3. Thyroid function tests
  4. Electrocardiograms

Question 2

Allison is an 18-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes. Allison's pre-meal BG at 11:30 a.m. is 130. She eats an apple and has a sugar-free soft drink. At 1 p.m. before swimming her BG is 80. What should she do?
 
  1. Proceed with the swimming class.
  2. Recheck her BG immediately.
  3. Eat a granola bar or other snack with CHO.
  4. Take an additional dose of insulin.

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
RATIONALE: Although her BG is normal, it will more than likely drop during exercise so she should eat a CHO source before exercising. A and D would likely increase her likelihood of hypoglycemia. B would not be helpful in this situation.

[Mollykgkg]

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