An adolescent has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and is on dietary restrictions and daily insulin. The nurse is teaching the adolescent's family members about the disease and treatment. The nurse will warn the family that the adolescent, upon returning to school, may:
A)Recognize that there is no difference between her and her classmates.
B)Not experience social stigma.
C)Acknowledge her condition to her classmates.
D)Not adhere to dietary recommendations.

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Adolescents with type 1 diabetes may struggle with adherence to dietary recommendations due to peer pressure, a desire for normalcy, or a lack of understanding of the importance of strict dietary control. This can be particularly challenging when they are in social settings such as school, where they may be exposed to foods that do not fit within their dietary restrictions and may feel embarrassed or singled out for having to follow a different diet.

An Adolescent Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes