The nurse is outlining a teaching program for diabetic patients.Which teaching point about heart disease prevention should the nurse emphasize most?

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The diabetic person who maintains the glucose level below 100 mg/dL will avoid the adverse effects of hyperglycemia on the vessels.Preventing infections,eating at regular times,and using sterile technique are all valid teaching points for the diabetic patient,but they do not specifically address prevention of heart disease.

The Nurse Is Outlining a Teaching Program for Diabetic Patients