Which statement about long-term management of type 1 diabetes is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Insulin is essential for life, given as basal-bolus doses or by a pump
- Step 1: Type 1 diabetes results from autoimmune destruction of beta cells, with absolute insulin deficiency. Step 2. Replacement is continuous, with basal insulin and mealtime doses. Answer: Insulin is essential for life, given as basal-bolus doses or by a pump. Why not the others: Oral drugs alone cannot replace absent insulin. Absence of ketones does not mean insulin is dispensable. Insulin is needed daily, not only during illness.
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