To effectively teach diabetic clients about glycemic control, the nurse understands that:
a. diabetics may follow the same guidelines for sugar intake as that among the general population since moderate consumption of sugar has not been shown to adversely affect glycemic control.
b. sugar alcohols (such as sorbitol) with lowered glycemic effect have significantly improved long-term glycemic control.
c. food preparation does not have to be considered in determining glycemic effect.
d. the amount of fiber content in food items does not affect glycemic control.
a
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