Jane’s doctor tells her that her hemoglobin and hematocrit are fine but her iron stores are a little low she recommends that Jane increases her intake of iron-rich foods and suggests she add a glass of OJ when she is eating breakfast cereal. However, she is diabetic and remembers being told that she is supposed to limit sugary foods like juice. Why did the doctor recommend orange juice with the cereal?Given what you know about diabetes, would you advise Jane to consume the OJ as recommended? ExplainWould it be a good idea for Jane to go ahead and take iron supplements at this point? Why or why not? *Two months later, Jane returns to her doctor complaining of symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, worsening fatigue, cold intolerance, and irritability. Her follow-up blood tests show the following Lab TestResultNormal RangeHemoglobin9.2 g/dL12-15 g/dLHematocrit35%36-44%MCV70 fl82-98 flTransferrin Saturation210 mg//dL250-425 mg dLFerritin5 ng/ml18-160 ng/ml Jane has now been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. What is the difference between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia? Be sure to address what forms of iron are depleted

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Jane’s doctor tells her that her hemoglobin and hematocrit are fine but her iron stores are a little low she recommends that Jane increases her intake of iron-rich foods and suggests she add a glass of OJ when she is eating breakfast cereal. However, she is diabetic and remembers being told that she is supposed to limit sugary foods like juice.

Why did the doctor recommend orange juice with the cereal?
Given what you know about diabetes, would you advise Jane to consume the OJ as recommended? Explain
Would it be a good idea for Jane to go ahead and take iron supplements at this point? Why or why not?

*Two months later, Jane returns to her doctor complaining of symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, worsening fatigue, cold intolerance, and irritability. Her follow-up blood tests show the following

Lab Test	Result	Normal Range
Hemoglobin	9.2 g/dL	12-15 g/dL
Hematocrit	35%	36-44%
MCV	70 fl	82-98 fl
Transferrin Saturation	210 mg//dL	250-425 mg dL
Ferritin	5 ng/ml	18-160 ng/ml

Jane has now been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia.

What is the difference between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia? Be sure to address what forms of iron are depleted

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