A client with diabetes has been following a low-carbohydrate low-fat diet to lose weight but has been feeling dizzy and tired in the afternoons at work. What should the nurse explain to this client?

Question

a. A low-carbohydrate diet is good for diabetics and has been shown to improve glucose control
b. Increased exercise is beneficial for clients with diabetes but should be increased very slowly over time
c. A low-fat diet has been proven to increase the rate of metabolism in diabetic clients and help with weight control
d. Diets that restrict calories from specific food groups are not recommended for diabetics and could result in hypoglycemia especially with increased exercise

Answer 1

d. Diets that restrict calories from specific food groups are not recommended for diabetics and could result in hypoglycemia especially with increased exercise

Diets that restrict calories from specific food groups are not recommended for diabetics and could result in episodes of hypoglycemia especially with the increased energy demands during increased exercise. Low carbohydrate diets should be avoided by clients with diabetes because of the increase of LDL cholesterol that results and the increased risk for developing heart disease Increased exercise, reduction in daily calories, and developing strategies to avoid barriers to previous weight loss attempts are the recommended initial steps for a successful weight loss program.