Phil has type 1 diabetes and gives himself insulin injections to help manage his blood glucose level. One afternoon, Phil tested his blood and discovered that his blood glucose level was 60 mg/dl. Based on this information, Phil should
A. do nothing to intervene, because his blood glucose level is normal.
B. give himself an extra injection of insulin.
C. do not eat anything for the next 5 hours, which will provide time for his blood glucose level to drop to normal naturally.
D. consume 15 grams of glucose in a pill or gel to increase his blood glucose level.
Answer: D
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