Diabetes Blood Sugar Management 4

Question 1

An A1C of 7.5% corresponds to an estimated average glucose (eAG) of approximately:

Accepted Answer

169 mg/dL

Answer

An A1C of 7.5% corresponds to an eAG of approximately 169 mg/dL using the standard conversion formula.

Question 2

What is 'insulin stacking' and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Giving correction doses before the previous dose has fully acted, risking severe hypoglycemia

Answer

Insulin stacking occurs when repeated correction doses overlap, leading to accumulative effect and severe hypoglycemia.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Trembling and diaphoresis

Answer

Trembling and diaphoresis (sweating) are classic symptoms of hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia.

Question 4

How does stress affect blood glucose levels in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline raise blood glucose

Answer

Stress triggers the release of cortisol and adrenaline, which stimulate glucose production by the liver.

Question 5

A patient on a basal-bolus insulin regimen forgets their lunchtime bolus dose. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Take a reduced bolus if still within the mealtime window and glucose is elevated

Answer

A partial correction bolus during the mealtime window is safer than skipping or doubling, minimizing hypo- and hyperglycemia risk.

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