The nurse teaches a client with type 1 diabetes that in order to prevent complications from exercising, before exercising the client should (Select all that apply)

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Hypoglycemia can be a significant risk for diabetic clients who exercise. Adequate hydration before exercise is important. If the blood glucose level is under 100 mg/dl, the client should eat 15-30 grams of carbohydrate. If the blood glucose level is between 100 and 150 mg/dl, the client can eat later. The client should always carry a carbohydrate snack and diabetic identification.

The Nurse Teaches a Client with Type 1 Diabetes That