You've just attended a football game with your friend Kaylee, who has Type I diabetes mellitus. Though Kaylee drank only one beer during the game, she is having trouble walking straight, her speech is slurred, and she is not making sense. What is the most likely explanation for Kaylee's current behavior, and how could you help her? a. Kaylee's blood sugar has increased due to metabolism of the carbohydrates in her beer. Kaylee's pancreas is secreting insulin normally, but the target cells are poorly responsive, so giving Kaylee a dose of insulin will not help.
b. Kaylee is feeling the effects of dehydration. Type I diabetes mellitus is caused by an ADH deficiency, a syndrome marked by intense thirst and a large urine output. You should help Kaylee find a hydrating beverage such as Gatorade or Pedialyte.
c. Kaylee is feeling the effects of hyperglycemia. Her blood sugar has increased due to metabolism of the carbohydrates in her beer. You should help Kaylee administer an injection of insulin in order to reduce her blood glucose levels.
d. Kaylee is feeling the effects of hypoglycemia. Her blood sugar has dropped due to metabolism of the alcohol in her beer. You should help Kaylee administer an injection of insulin in order to increase her blood glucose levels.