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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?
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?
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?
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?
Why does Jake's blood sugar usually spike after sports and then crash 3 to 10 hours later?
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Why does Jake need to change his insulin pump site every 2 days?
Why does Jake need to change his insulin pump site every 2 days?
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