A patient at home with type 1 diabetes has a glucose level of 324 mg/dL.It is usually less than 150 mg/dL.What should the patient do first?

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Patients with type 1 diabetes are at risk of ketoacidosis when blood glucose is out of control.Hydration is important.Checking the urine for ketones can help determine if ketoacidosis is developing.B.Orange juice will further increase blood glucose.A.The physician should be contacted if it remains high or if ketones are present.D.Exercise is not recommended when glucose is high.

A Patient at Home with Type 1 Diabetes Has a Glucose