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% If JK's MD adopts the above option, JK will have to work with the dietitian to learn:

a. carbohydrate counting.
b. how to inject insulin for maximum benefits.
c. changing his schedule.
d. changing his diet to all sugar-free foods.


a

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