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Which of the following is a reason why it's important to ensure the safety of students with type 1 diabetes during physical activity?
Which of the following is a reason why it's important to ensure the safety of students with type 1 diabetes during physical activity?
- Physical activity has no effect on blood sugar levels
- Physical activity can lead to high blood sugars
- Physical activity can lead to low blood sugars (correct)
- Physical activity can cause dehydration
What should school staff do to ensure the safety of students with type 1 diabetes during physical activity?
What should school staff do to ensure the safety of students with type 1 diabetes during physical activity?
- Ignore the risk of low blood sugar during physical activity
- Limit or delay physical activity for all students with type 1 diabetes
- Encourage all students with type 1 diabetes to engage in physical activity
- Take steps to ensure safety during unplanned or intense physical activity (correct)
Why might blood sugars be higher than usual for students with type 1 diabetes on rainy days?
Why might blood sugars be higher than usual for students with type 1 diabetes on rainy days?
- Rainy weather causes dehydration
- Physical activity is more intense on rainy days
- Physical activity is limited on rainy days (correct)
- Children are more likely to consume sugary snacks on rainy days
What should school staff do if a student with type 1 diabetes wants to participate in physical activity?
What should school staff do if a student with type 1 diabetes wants to participate in physical activity?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of unplanned or intense physical activity for students with type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of unplanned or intense physical activity for students with type 1 diabetes?
Why might blood sugars be higher than usual for students with type 1 diabetes on rainy days?
Why might blood sugars be higher than usual for students with type 1 diabetes on rainy days?