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Type 1 DM is five percent of all DM cases (Rosenthal & Burchum, 2018, p. 486). T1DM requires a comprehensive plan at blood glucose control to prevent a cardiovascular incidence. The plan entails carbohydrate counting, blood glucose monitoring, physical activity, and insulin replacements. The endocrinologist guides the appropriate carbs necessary for the individual patient. That is, food dairy is strictly followed to total the amount of insulin given. The blood glucose before meal and activity levels are essential to insulin coverage. A fixed meal plan during the day guides an effective T1DM. It is vital to keep between four to six hours in between the meal schedule. An individual is given regular insulin every hour, basal insulin though insulin pump to maintain blood glucose target range. Provision made for low blood glucose in between meals. The blood range for effective kidney function is between 120 and 180mg/dl. The patient above 250 mg produces ketones, fat byproducts, from fat metabolism. Water is essential to flush out ketones and insulin to normalize high blood glucose.

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