In providing diabetic teaching for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus,the nurse instructs the patient that
A) Insulin is the only consideration that must be taken into account.
B) Saturated fat should be limited to less than 7% of total calories.
C) Cholesterol intake should be greater than 200 mg/day.
D) Nonnutritive sweeteners can be used without restriction.

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The diabetic patient should limit saturated fat to less than 7% of total calories and cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg/day.Type 1 diabetes requires both insulin and dietary restrictions for optimal control.Nonnutritive sweeteners can be eaten as long as the recommended daily intake levels are followed.

In Providing Diabetic Teaching for a Patient with Type 1