His school schedule is erratic so he eats at all different times of the day. He currently takes an extended long-acting analogue insulin once per day. Around 8 pm, his blood sugars are falling very low. HT: 5'10" WT: 178 Hemoglobin A1c 9% What is likely the cause of JK's low blood sugar at 8 pm?

a. his insulin dosage is to high
b. he is eating too much
c. the timing and peak of his insulin are not matching his intake
d. low blood sugar is desirable for someone with T1DM


c

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