An LPN is working in a physician's office that provides care for a number of clients on oral antihyperglycemic agents such as glyburide (Diabeta). The LPN understands which of the following statements about these clients is also true?

A. They have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1.
B. They will never need any insulin.
C. Diet modification and exercise may control their diabetes.
D. Their bodies make insulin but do not utilize insulin correctly.
E. They will also need to take replacement enzymes such as pancrelipase (Pancrease).


C,D

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