A client with diabetes mellitus type 1 is at risk of developing hypoglycemia due to which factors?

In individuals with type 1 diabetes, the risk of hypoglycemia is closely linked to insulin management and dietary habits. Not eating can lead to a significant drop in blood glucose levels, especially if the individual has taken insulin or engaged in activities that increase insulin sensitivity.

When a person with type 1 diabetes administers insulin, they need to ensure that their carbohydrate intake matches the amount of insulin they take. If they skip meals or do not consume enough carbohydrates, the insulin in their system can lower blood glucose levels too much, leading to hypoglycemia. This is because with insufficient food, there is not enough glucose available for the body to use, resulting in dangerously low blood sugar levels.

Consideration of the other factors: taking glargine, while it is a long-acting insulin that helps regulate blood sugar levels, does not inherently cause hypoglycemia without the context of food intake. Excessive exercise can cause the body to use glucose more rapidly, which may lead to hypoglycemia, but this is typically in conjunction with either insufficient food or excessive insulin. High-stress levels impact blood sugar levels differently; stress typically raises blood glucose levels due to the release of stress hormones rather than causing hypoglycemia.

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