What is a correct teaching point for preventing hypoglycemia in insulin-treated patients?
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Correct answer: Replacing fluid lowers glucose by dilution and restores perfusion
Preventing hypoglycemia involves having fast-acting carbohydrate and monitoring glucose during changes in activity or insulin.
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