The statement made by a 7-year-old child with diabetes mellitus that indicates a need for more teaching is:
A) "My pancreas is sick and needs insulin until it gets better."
B) "I will need to take my insulin every day."
C) "I need to keep a piece of candy in my pocket in case I start to feel shaky."
D) "My mom has to give me insulin shots twice a day."

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The child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a complete insulin deficiency and will require lifelong management of this disease. Insulin does not cure the pancreas.

The Statement Made by a 7-Year-Old Child with Diabetes Mellitus