Precipitate the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type

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Read the case study Chapter 10 Sophia Carter: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and answer these questions:

1. Why does an acute illness (usually respiratory or GI) often precipitate the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 1?

2. What are some reasons insulin needs change over time in children with diabetes?

3. When Sophia goes back to Dr. Hall's office, why is her weight down, her blood pressure down and her heart rate up?

4. How does exercise affect insulin needs?

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of an insulin pump over multiple daily injections?

6. What would a daily nutritional plan look like for Sophia?

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