The nurse is instructing the parents about nutritional management. Which of the following is a true statement about nutrition and diabetes?
a. The patient should eliminate carbohydrates from their diet
b. Snacks are not allowed
c. Maintain a constants amount of carbohydrate at each meal
d. Fiber should be reduced
C
Carbohydrates are an essential nutrient and should not be eliminated. The patients should eat a consistent amount of carbohydrate at each meal. Snacks are necessary to prevent hypoglycemia at insulin peak times. Fiber should be increased.
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