In providing teaching for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus,the nurse gives the patient which instruction?

A) Insulin is the only consideration that must be taken into account.
B) Saturated fat should be limited to less than 30% of total calories.
C) Cholesterol intake should be greater than 200 mg/day.
D) Nonnutritive sweeteners can be used without restriction.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

An autoimmune disorder that results in high blood sugar levels due to the body's failure to produce insulin.

Nonnutritive Sweeteners

Artificial or natural sweeteners that provide little to no energy, used as sugar substitutes in food and beverages.

Saturated Fat

A type of dietary fat found primarily in animal products and certain oils, known for raising LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the blood.