Which of the following is correct in regard to the difference in nutrition therapy between insulin-induced hypoglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia?
a. If blood glucose does not normalize after 15 minutes, the reactive hypoglycemic should be given glucose tablets.
b. Simple carbohydrates should be avoided by the reactive hypoglycemic.
c. Insulin-induced hypoglycemia is treated with small meals every 3-4 hours.
d. Reactive hypoglycemia is treated with liquid carbohydrate foods such as juice.
b
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