MT is 59 and her most recent A1c was 10.3%. The diabetes specialist suggested they add insulin to her other 3 oral diabetes medications to lower A1c.  MT was not ready for insulin, so the specialist agreed that they would try adding on glipizide 5mg BID and evaluate the response for one month.

After 2 weeks, MT calls and is very upset about her frequent low blood sugars (66, 68, 69) that are happening between 3 pm and 6 pm a few times a week.  MT works in the field starting at 5 am and gets her lunch break at 10 am and eats her dinner again at 6 pm. 

Which of the following is the best recommendation?

1. Hold the glipizide for one week
2. Make sure MT has a glucagon emergency kit in the field
3. Inform her that she is protected under the American Disabilities Act
4. Encourage a 2 pm carbohydrate snack

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