When a child with diabetes mellitus Type 1 is ill, it is important for the family to provide all of the following except:
1. Blood glucose monitoring every four hours.
2. Adjusting dosing requirements as needed.
3. Discontinuing the insulin until the child is feeling better.
4. Strongly encouraging the intake of fluids.
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1. The illness causes rapidly changing glucose levels and needs to be frequently monitored.
2. Insulin will need frequent adjustment during the illness.
3. Insulin continues to be important to help the body heal.
4. Fluids should be encouraged to help keep an adequate hydration status.
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