A nurse is providing education to a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who will be starting insulin therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?

The correct answer is d. To replace or supplement insulin in the body. Insulin therapy aims to provide the body with the insulin it needs when the natural production is insufficient.

Incorrect choices:

a. Insulin therapy does not stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin; it directly provides insulin from an external source.

b. Insulin therapy does not target insulin resistance in muscle cells but provides the missing insulin.

c. Insulin therapy does not aim to increase glucose production by the liver; instead, it helps regulate glucose utilization and storage.

Those with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 diabetes. Individuals with type 1 diabetes require insulin therapy, and some individuals with type 2 diabetes may need insulin if other treatments are not effective.

Incorrect choices:

a. Individuals with normal blood glucose levels do not require insulin therapy.

b. Allergies to insulin are extremely rare, and insulin therapy can still be considered after careful evaluation.

d. Insulin therapy may be considered for gestational diabetes if blood glucose levels are not well-controlled with diet and exercise, but it is not the first-line treatment.