An active 32-yr-old male who has type 1 diabetes is being seen in the endocrine clinic. Which finding indicates a need for the nurse to discuss a possible a change in therapy with the health care provider?

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To decrease the incidence of macrovascular and microvascular problems in patients with diabetes,the goal blood pressure is usually 130/80 mm Hg. An A1C less than 6.5%,a low resting heart rate (consistent with regular aerobic exercise in a young adult),and an HDL level of 65 mg/dL all indicate that the patient's diabetes and risk factors for vascular disease are well controlled.

An Active 32-Yr-Old Male Who Has Type 1 Diabetes Is