A patient has asked why she needs to exercise. The nurse tells her that if the diabetic patient exercises, then the insulin requirement
a. increases.
b. decreases.
c. remains unchanged.
d. is changed to regular insulin.
B
The patient with diabetes should exercise regularly. Exercise can reduce insulin resistance and increase glucose uptake for as long as 72 hours as well as reducing blood pressure and lipid levels. However, exercise can carry some risks for patients with diabetes, including hypoglycemia.
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