A 13-year-old male who uses insulin to control his type 1 diabetes experiences hunger, lightheadedness, tachycardia, pallor, headache, and confusion during gym class. The most probable cause of these symptoms is:

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The symptoms described suggest hypoglycemia, which can be caused by increased exercise. The other options are less likely based on the information given. Hyperglycemia resulting from incorrect insulin administration or the Somogyi effect would result in high blood sugar levels, not low. The dawn phenomenon is a rise in blood sugar levels in the morning, not typically associated with exercise-induced symptoms.

A 13-Year-Old Male Who Uses Insulin to Control His Type