A patient has asked why she needs to exercise. The nurse tells her that if the diabetic patient exercises, then the insulin requirement

A. Decreases: Exercise increases the body's sensitivity to insulin, allowing cells to use glucose more effectively. As a result, a diabetic patient may need less insulin after exercise to maintain normal blood glucose levels. B. Increases: Exercise generally lowers the body's insulin requirements, not increases them. This is because exercise improves insulin sensitivity, making it easier for the body to manage glucose. C. Remains unchanged: Exercise has a significant physiological impact on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. To maintain optimal blood glucose control, the insulin regimen is often lowered, in conjunction with a regular exercise program. D. Is changed to regular insulin: Exercise does not specifically require a change to regular insulin. Exercise can affect the overall amount of insulin needed, but it does not necessarily require a change in the type of insulin used.