A patient who is over the age of 40, has had diabetes for less than five years, is normal weight or obese, and has a consistent diet would respond best to:

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A patient with diabetes for less than five years who is normal weight or obese and has consistent diet can usually manage their diabetes with oral hypoglycemic medications. Lente insulin and biosynthetic insulin are both types of insulin injections, which may not be necessary for this patient. An insulin pump is typically only recommended for patients who have already tried oral medications and injections and still struggle with managing their blood sugar levels.

A Patient Who Is Over the Age of 40, Has