Following her visit to the pediatrician, Cindy undergoes a diabetic care training program, learning how to self-inject insulin subcutaneously and check her blood-glucose level at home with chemstrips. In addition, she learns the importance of carrying candy and glucagon with her at all times as well as eating the right amounts of food at the right times each day.
E. What dangers confront Cindy as she gives herself insulin artificially on a daily basis? Why must she carry candy and glucagon with her at all times?
3. The years progress, and Cindy has considerable difficulty controlling her diabetes. She has been told that she has "brittle" diabetes, a form of the disease marked by wide swings in blood-glucose levels despite the best efforts at control. Cindy is advised by her physician that she is at risk for developing certain complications of diabetes.
E. What are the possible long-term complications of her disease?
F. Cindy is advised that she must take very good care of her feet, never walking barefoot. Why is this important?