Ann is a 64-year-old diabetic who recently experienced the death of her mother. Now she is caring for her father, who is demanding and becoming confused. To complicate matters, Ann must care for her own teenage children and is working full time. For several weeks, Ann has noticed an increase in her blood sugar levels when she tests her late afternoon glucose. Explain why this is happening to Ann

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