28th February 2024

At the paediatric endocrinologist clinic, a 9-year-old boy is brought by his mother, who reports symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss for the past couple of months.

At the paediatric endocrinologist clinic, a 9-year-old boy is brought by his mother, who reports symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss for the past couple of months. An oral glucose tolerance test confirms that the child is diabetic. After discussing different options with the family, multiple daily injections of basal-bolus insulin are prescribed. You have been asked to discuss the treatment with the patient’s mother.

Select the most appropriate information which needs to be communicated to the patient from the following options: [one option only]