A patient has diabetes, a disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Which macromolecule will a dietician monitor most closely in a patient that has the disease?

Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars, including glucose, which raises blood sugar levels. Because diabetes affects blood sugar regulation, a dietician will monitor carbohydrates most closely; proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids do not have the same direct effect on blood glucose.

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