Nurses working with diabetes patients know that this noncommunicable chronic disease (NCD) has which of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply.)
A)It cannot be prevented by a vaccination.
B)It cannot be cured by a medication.
C)It requires long-term management.
D)It is not affected by weight.
E)It does not require lifestyle changes such as regular exercise.

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Diabetes is a noncommunicable chronic disease that cannot be prevented by vaccination, cannot be cured by medication, and requires long-term management. Weight and lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, do affect diabetes management.

Nurses Working with Diabetes Patients Know That This Noncommunicable Chronic