All of the following statements about diabetes are true EXCEPT one. Which statement is NOT true?

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AA patient suffering from hypoglycemia should not be given any sugar.
BDiabetes is a disease in which insulin is either not produced or not properly used by the body.
CInsulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates the absorption of blood sugars.
DHyperglycemia is another term for high blood sugar.

✓ Correct answer: A. A patient suffering from hypoglycemia should not be given any sugar. All of the other statements about diabetes are accurate. The false statement is that hypoglycemic patients should not receive sugar — in fact, they should. Appropriate sources of sugar include candy, orange juice, or regular soft drinks. Be sure to confirm the item actually contains sugar rather than an artificial sweetener.

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