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Chapter 11: Treatment Decisions
11.8 You Decide!
It’s your turn! Chances are, the two scenarios below are familiar to you. What would
you do in each? Compare your answer to the actions to consider. Keep in mind there’s
no one correct answer. Treatment decisions are based on a number of personal factors.
Discuss any questions you have with your HCP.
In Target Range, But Going Down Fast
An hour ago, you drank orange juice to treat a low G6 reading.
Although you’re within your target range, as you sit down for dinner, you look at your
G6 and see your trend arrow pointing down.
Using the number and arrow below, what treatment decision would you make?
Actions to Consider:
Eat fast-acting carbohydrates and adjust insulin to correct for a low pre-meal blood
sugar. Consider taking less insulin based on your immediate plans, since your trend
arrow is going down.
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