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  1. A patient with type 1 diabetes uses carbohydrate counting to determine insulin doses. They eat a meal with 60g of carbohydrate and their insulin-to-carb ratio is 1:15. How many units of rapid-acting insulin should they take?

    Answer: 4 units

    60g ÷ 15 = 4 units of rapid-acting insulin needed to cover this meal.

  2. Which dietary pattern has the strongest evidence for improving cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes?

    Answer: Mediterranean-style diet

    The Mediterranean diet has the strongest evidence base for cardiovascular risk reduction in people with type 2 diabetes.

  3. What is the recommended daily sodium intake for people with diabetes who have hypertension?

    Answer: Less than 2,300 mg/day

    ADA recommends sodium intake of less than 2,300 mg/day for people with diabetes, consistent with general population guidelines for hypertension.

  4. A patient asks whether eating protein with carbohydrates will slow the rise in blood glucose. What is the most accurate response?

    Answer: Protein can slow gastric emptying and blunt the post-meal glucose spike

    Protein slows gastric emptying and can stimulate insulin secretion, both of which help moderate post-meal blood glucose elevations.

  5. When teaching a patient with diabetes about label reading, what does the 'Total Carbohydrate' listing on a Nutrition Facts label include?

    Answer: Sugars, fiber, and starch

    Total Carbohydrate on the Nutrition Facts label includes all carbohydrates: sugars, dietary fiber, and starches.

  6. Which fruit has the LOWEST glycemic index and is generally considered the best choice for blood glucose management?

    Answer: Cherries

    Cherries have a low GI of approximately 20–22, making them one of the best fruit choices for blood glucose management.

  7. What is the primary goal of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who is overweight?

    Answer: Achieve and maintain a healthy weight while improving metabolic outcomes

    MNT for overweight patients with type 2 diabetes focuses on modest, sustainable weight loss to improve blood glucose, lipids, and blood pressure.

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