A patient whose blood glucose level usually is 150 to 200 mg/dL has an episode of hypoglycemia. Which of the following activities the patient engaged in before the episode was most likely the cause of the hypoglycemia?

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Exercise or physical activity can lower blood glucose levels, especially in patients with diabetes who are on medication that increases insulin release or sensitivity. The bicycle ride likely caused the patient's blood glucose level to drop too low, resulting in the hypoglycemic episode.

A Patient Whose Blood Glucose Level Usually Is 150 to 200