John has type 2 diabetes. He has a sedentary lifestyle, is overweight, and recently went to the doctor who gave him a hemoglobin A1c test which came back at 7%. What is the best course of treatment for John?
A)insulin shots and exercise
B)insulin shots and a healthy diet
C)frequent monitoring of his blood glucose levels with insulin shots
D)measure his BMI, continued monitoring of his blood glucose levels with a hemoglobin A1c test, and changes in lifestyle
E)a strict diet, frequent monitoring of his blood glucose, exercise, and oral glucose medication

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John's hemoglobin A1c level of 7% indicates that his blood sugar is not well-controlled. A combination of a strict diet, exercise, frequent monitoring, and oral glucose medication is typically recommended for managing type 2 diabetes, especially when lifestyle changes alone are insufficient.

John Has Type 2 Diabetes