A parent asks the nurse why self-monitoring of blood glucose is being recommended for her child with diabetes. The nurse should base the explanation on which knowledge?
A) It is a less expensive method of testing.
B) It is not as accurate as laboratory testing.
C) Children are better able to manage the diabetes.
D) Parents are better able to manage the disease.

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Blood glucose self-management has improved diabetes management and can be used successfully by children from the time of diagnosis. Insulin dosages can be adjusted based on blood glucose results. Blood glucose monitoring is more expensive but provides improved management. It is as accurate as equivalent testing done in laboratories. The ability to self-test allows the child to balance diet, exercise, and insulin. The parents are partners in the process, but the child should be taught how to manage the disease.

A Parent Asks the Nurse Why Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose