Question

Sue has Type 1 diabetes, meaning she does not produce any insulin. Her parents give her 1 unit of insulin for every 15 grams of carbohydrate they feed her. Just before her afternoon snack of Cereal, Granola, Prepared (0.25 cups), how many units of insulin should they prepare to inject

Answer 1

Answer:

1 unit.

Explanation:

According to nutrition information provided by the USDA, 0.25 cups of Granola contain roughly 14 grams of carbohydrates. Since Sue needs to take 1 unit of insulin for every 15 grams of carbohydrates, her parents should prepare to inject her with 1 whole unit for her afternoon snack.