The medical assistant calls the endocrinologist to schedule an appointment for a patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. To avoid hypoglycemia in the patient, which of the following appointment times should the medical assistant request?

A. First appointment in the morning
B. Last appointment at the end of the day
C. Last appointment before lunch
D. A mid-afternoon appointment


Answer: A

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