Accurate recording of the food consumption of a patient with diabetes is important because
A. the diet and insulin are balanced to maintain the patient's protein level.
B. a diabetic patient should consume at least 2600 calories per day.
C. the diabetic diet may be balanced by insulin or diabetic drugs.
D. diabetics must take in adequate amounts of sugar and protein.
Answer: C
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