Acute episodes of illness can create problems for insulin-dependent diabetics. during these periods of acute illness, what should insulin-dependent diabetics do?

The patient should consume 30-45 g of carbohydrate at 3 to 4 hours of interval.

Explanation:

Insulin dependent diabetes ( Type I diabetes) may be defined as the medical condition in which no insulin are produced from the beta cells of pancreas. The symptoms include blurred vision and increased thirst.

The cure of Type I diabetes is very little or not possible at all. The acute illness episodes in diabetic patient can cause health related problems. The diabetics should must consume at least 30-45 g of carbohydrate by using gelatin and regular sweetened carbonated beverages.

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