A 50-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus is on an intensified insulin regimen with consistent fasting blood glucose levels between 90 mg/dL and 100 mg/dL, postprandial blood glucose levels below 200 mg/dL, and a hemoglobin A1c level of 5.5%. What is the interpretation of these findings?
A) Signs of insulin resistance
B) Good control of blood glucose
C) Increased risk for developing ketoacidosis
D) Increased risk for developing hyperglycemia

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The patient's blood glucose levels and hemoglobin A1c indicate good control of her diabetes, as they are within target ranges.

A 50-Year-Old Woman with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Is on an Intensified