The nurse is teaching a nutrition class for nursing students. The topic for today is nutrition therapy for diabetic older adults. What is the most important factor impacting glycemic control in adults?
A) People naturally lose weight as they age.
B) Older adults eat less sugar than younger adults.
C) Older adults metabolize carbohydrates differently than younger adults.
D) Serum blood sugar levels rise with age.
D
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Blood glucose levels rise with age for reasons that are unclear. Treatment may not be instituted for glucose elevations that are considered "high" in younger population but may be "normal" for the elderly.
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