Y. L. is diagnosed with type 2 DM. The provider starts her on metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg, glipizide (Glucotrol) 5 mg, orally each day at breakfast and atorvastatin 20 mg orally at bedtime. She is referred to the dietitian for instructions on starting a 1200-calorie diet using an exchange system to facilitate weight loss and lower blood glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. You are to provide teaching about pharmacotherapy and exercise. 5. How can you incorporate Y. L.’s cultural preferences as you develop her teaching plan? 6. What is the reason for starting Y. L. on metformin and glipizide? 7. Outline the teaching you need to provide to Y. L. about oral hypoglycemic therapy. 8. What do you teach Y. L. to do if she becomes ill with the flu or viral illness? 9. You determine she understands your teaching about treating hypoglycemia if she states, “If my blood sugar is low, I should first have: a. an apple with milk.” b. peanut butter sandwich.” c. fruit juice or regular soda.” d. crackers with cheese slices.” 10. What benefits should Y. L. receive from exerci