As part of a teaching plan in preparation for discharge, a patient with type 1 diabetes needs guidelines for exercise. Which guideline should be included?
a. Plan exercise so that it coincides with the peak action of insulin.
b. Insulin should be injected into the lower extremity before exercise because that site provides the greatest absorption.
c. Exercise should be performed daily at the same time of day and at the same intensi-ty.
d. Keep exercise at a minimum to conserve your energy.
C
If the body is using more glucose than available, the body will draw on fatty acids, which will give off ketones.
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