JL is 19 and has type 1 diabetes, drinks a “few beers” on the weekends with their college friends. JL uses an insulin pump, but mostly relies of fingerstick checks to monitor blood sugars. According to their log, JL experienced a few low blood glucose levels the past weekend of 62, 49 and 51.
Based on the ADA Standards, what is the most important recommendation for JL?
- Check BG at least 4 times a day when drinking.
- Make sure to eat carbs when drinking to avoid low blood glucose levels.
- Get glucagon rescue medication.
- Decrease or stop alcohol intake.
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