Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar goes too high.
a. True
b. False
2. Hyperglycemia occurs when the blood sugar goes too low.
a. True
b. False
3. Diet is an important part of managing dia betes.
a. True
b. False
1. b
2. b
3. a
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1. Medicare and Medicaid 2. HIPAA 3. Consumer Digest Guidelines 4. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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