Hannah has type 1 diabetes. She is injected with insulin glargine (Lantus), which is administered at bedtime and released from the injection site at a consistent rate. Which of the following statements would be true of this scenario?
A. She will have controlled insulin release during the next day.
B. Her blood glucose levels will rise and fall in response to changing insulin levels.
C. It can be diluted or mixed with any other insulin preparation.
D. It can be substituted for short-acting insulin preparations.
Answer: A
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