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MACE Medication Aide

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A woman you have seen after the birth of her first child comes to you and tells you she has an at-home glucometer and regularly tests her blood sugar. It is sometimes a fasting blood sugar and sometimes not, but she remembers at least twice when she hadn’t eaten for hours, her numbers were 148 and 160 mg/dL. What should you talk to her about?
  1. Nothing; she doesn’t have a blood glucose problem, but she probably should cut back on her sweets.
  2. She probably has insulin resistance, but it’s not very serious yet. She should come back in a few months with more glucose readings.
  3. She probably is prediabetic, but can take her time getting any information.
  4. She has diabetes and would benefit from a professional diagnosis and formal classes on living with diabetes.
Explanation
Answer: D - Diabetes is defined as 2 or more fasting glucose levels greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL. Therefore, she should be directed to get a formal diagnosis and begin formal educational classes.
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