Managing Diabetes in School
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What is the purpose of Jake eating or drinking fast-acting sugar when his blood sugar is low or less than 70?

  • To raise his blood sugar back to a normal level (correct)
  • To maintain his current blood sugar level
  • To prevent his blood sugar from fluctuating
  • To lower his blood sugar to a normal level
  • Why does Jake wait to take his insulin until after he has taken his first bite of food if his blood sugar is less than 120 mg/dL when he wakes up?

  • To prevent his blood sugar from spiking
  • To maintain his insulin sensitivity
  • To ensure his insulin is properly absorbed
  • To avoid hypoglycemia (correct)
  • What is the purpose of Jake disconnecting his insulin pump during sports and testing his blood sugar at halftime?

  • To monitor his body's natural insulin response during physical activity
  • To adjust his insulin pump settings based on his in-the-moment blood sugar levels
  • To prevent his blood sugar from dropping too low during physical activity (correct)
  • To ensure his insulin dosage is accurate for the amount of exercise he is doing
  • Why does Jake's blood sugar usually spike after sports and then crash 3 to 10 hours later?

    <p>Due to the adrenaline rush from physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Jake need to change his insulin pump site every 2 days?

    <p>The Teflon cannula naturally rejects after 2 days of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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