The diabetes educator has completed his teaching with a family and 13 year old child with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when the child states:

A. Skipping blood sugar checks could lead to undetected hypo- or hyperglycemia, so regular checks are essential. B. Illness typically requires more insulin, not less, as the body is under stress. C. Irritability, sweating, and shakiness are more likely signs of hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia. D. Thirst and stomach aches are common symptoms of hyperglycemia, so the child should check blood sugar when experiencing these signs.