A nurse is counseling a 19-year-old person who has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. The person asks if there is anything specific that should be done before going to play tennis with a friend. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the person to avoid hypoglycemia?

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When insulin is injected in a muscle that will be active, it will speed up the absorption of insulin and quickly decrease blood glucose. Because tennis involves a lot of leg and arm movement, insulin should be given in the abdomen. Additionally, not all insulins have the same onset or duration of action. Changes in insulin dosage schedules should not be made without knowing the onset or duration of action.

A Nurse Is Counseling a 19-Year-Old Person Who Has Recently