Your diabetic patient asks you why diabetics need to take insulin. Which of the following answers is most accurate?
A) "Insulin helps glucose enter the cells of the body so it can be used for energy."
B) "Insulin helps the body eliminate excess glucose through the kidneys."
C) "Insulin breaks down glucose into proteins so it can be used by the cells for energy."
D) "Without insulin glucose is converted to ketone bodies, which are toxic in large quantities."

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Insulin helps glucose enter the cells of the body so it can be used for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream and cannot be used by the body's cells. This leads to high blood sugar levels, which can cause damage to organs and tissues over time.

Your Diabetic Patient Asks You Why Diabetics Need to Take