Which statement about insulin is true?
a. exogenous insulin is necessary for management of all cases of type 2
b. insulin's effectiveness depends on the individual pt's absorption of the drug
c. insulin doses should be regulated according to self-monitoring urine glucose levels
d. insulin administered in multiple doses per day decreases the flexibilitiy of a pt's lifestyle
Answer: b. insulin's effectiveness depends on the individual pt's absorption of the drug
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