A student with type 1 diabetes tells the nurse she is feeling light-headed. The student's blood sugar is 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L). Using the 15-15 rule, the nurse should give:
a. 15 g of carbohydrate and 15 g of protein.
b. 15 oz of juice and retest in 15 minutes
c. 15 g of carbohydrate and retest the blood sugar in 15 minutes.
d. 15 mL of juice and give another 15 mL in 15 minutes.
Answer: c. 15 g of carbohydrate and retest the blood sugar in 15 minutes.
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