Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

For a patient newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, the educational resources should primarily focus on self-monitoring of blood glucose. This is crucial for the patient to manage their condition effectively as Type 1 Diabetes requires regular monitoring to maintain blood glucose levels within target ranges. Instruction on the glycemic index of foods, although helpful, is secondary to the immediate need to understand and apply blood glucose monitoring. Urinary output monitoring and basal metabolic rate evaluation are less relevant to self-care in Type 1 Diabetes at the point of diagnosis.