A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is maintained on insulin. The patient has decided to participate in a sports tournament at work. Which information would the nurse provide regarding diet and insulin?
A) "Do not take your insulin the morning of a game."
B) "Plan on eating a big meal after your game."
C) "Take an oral hypoglycemic agent on game days rather than insulin."
D) "Eat something before the game and drink a sports drink during the game."
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