Which of the following patients with type 1 diabetes is most likely to experience adequate glucose control?
A) A patient who skips breakfast when his glucose reading is greater than 220 mg/dL
B) A patient who never deviates from her prescribed dose of insulin
C) A patient who adheres closely to a meal plan and meal schedule
D) A patient who eliminates carbohydrates from his daily intake
Ans: C
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The therapeutic goal for diabetes management is to achieve normal blood glucose levels without hypoglycemia. Therefore, diabetes management involves constant assessment and modification of the treatment plan by health professionals and daily adjustments in therapy (possibly including insulin) by patients. For patients who require insulin to help control blood glucose levels, maintaining consistency in the amount of calories and carbohydrates ingested at meals is essential. In addition, consistency in the approximate time intervals between meals, and the snacks, help maintain overall glucose control. Skipping meals is never advisable for person with type 1 diabetes.
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