The diabetic patient should be told that the use of alcohol is

The diabetic patient should be told that the use of alcohol is
 a. acceptable if body weight is normal.
  b. acceptable if consumed only once per day.
  c. acceptable if diabetes is well controlled and if food is consumed at the same time.
  d. never acceptable.

Q. 2

Current recommendations for the use of sucrose and other refined sugars in diabetics are that they are
 a. never allowed.
  b. acceptable for all patients.
  c. more restricted than in the general population.
  d. not part of individualized carbohydrate goals.

Q. 3

When is the peak time for insulin glargine?
 a. 2 hours after the injection
  b. there is no peak
  c. before the third meal of the day (dinner)
  d. at bedtime

Q. 4

All of the following are basic types of insulin administration regimens except:
 a. conventional/standard insulin therapy.
  b. flexible/intensive insulin therapy.
  c. continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion .
  d. scheduled intermittent insulin therapy.

Q. 5

What situation might cause hypoglycemia in a diabetic client?
 a. avoiding alcohol
  b. skipping a meal
  c. taking too little insulin
  d. decreased amounts of physical activity

Q. 6

Which of the following situations would not make blood glucose higher in a diabetic patient?
 a. stress
  b. flu
  c. taking too much insulin
  d. eating excessive amounts of food

Q. 7

Which of the following levels of blood glucose indicates a positive test for IGT in an individual who has been given an oral glucose tolerance test?
 a. 140-199 mg/dL
  b. 100-125 mg/dL
  c. 70-110 mg/dL
  d. 115-140 mg/dL