As part of a teaching plan in preparation for discharge, a patient with type 1 diabetes needs guidelines for exercise.Which guideline should be included?

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Consistently exercising at the same time of day and at the same intensity can help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Planning exercise to coincide with the peak action of insulin (option A) can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, and injecting insulin into the lower extremity (option B) is not recommended as it can result in uneven absorption and unpredictable blood sugar levels. Keeping exercise at a minimum (option D) can negatively impact overall health and not effectively manage diabetes.

As Part of a Teaching Plan in Preparation for Discharge