Maintaining blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible is important for people with wither type 1 or type 2 diabetes in order to

A. preserve pancreatic insulin production.
B. save money on supplies.
C. reduce the risk of developing complications of the disease.


C

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a. Both are required for nucleic acid synthesis b. Both require intrinsic factors for their release from food proteins c. Both are found in significant amounts in green leafy vegetables d. Both are considered problem nutrients for strict vegetarians

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Glucose is transported from the lumen into the enterocyte by active transport using SGLT1 protein, which also requires Na as a co-transporter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following nutrients is necessary for the absorption of calcium?

A) iron B) phosphorus C) zinc D) vitamin D

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Because they enter the bloodstream faster, drugs that are _____ usually have the most immediate and strongest effects.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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