The medical assistant calls the endocrinologist to schedule an appointment for a patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. To avoid hypoglycemia in the patient, which of the following appointment times should the medical assistant request?

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Scheduling the first appointment in the morning helps to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia for a patient with type 1 diabetes by reducing the time they may need to fast or go without eating before their appointment.

The Medical Assistant Calls the Endocrinologist to Schedule an Appointment