Which requirement(s) is/are part of the criteria for "tight control" of hyperglycemia? (select all that apply.)
a. Perform glucose testing twice daily.
b. Administer insulin injections three times a day based on glucometer readings.
c. Maintain fasting glucose within normal limits.
d. Maintain normal weight for height and age.
e. Maintain cholesterol within normal limits.
B, C, D, E
Patients attempting tight control follow an intensive therapy plan of blood glucose testing and insulin injections, three or more times a day, or they use an insulin pump. Maintaining a normal fasting glucose, weight for height and age, and cholesterol helps establish "tight control" of hyperglycemia.
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