If a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a fever and no appetite,he or she should consume

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Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus who are sick and unable to eat regular food should consume liquid or soft sources of carbohydrates to maintain their blood glucose level.Dry foods may be difficult to eat and would not help restore fluid losses caused by fever.Commercial liquid nutrition supplements are expensive and unnecessary.Noncaloric fluids would prevent dehydration but would not provide carbohydrate to maintain the blood glucose level.

If a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Has a Fever