The nurse is counseling an overweight,noncompliant,30-year-old female with type 2 diabetes.Which change is most important for the nurse to suggest?

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All of these changes are important,but exercise and weight loss are priority changes.In the type 2 diabetic,weight reduction and increased physical activity can restore blood glucose to normal levels and maintained it-hence the importance of diet and exercise in the management of type 2 diabetes.Annual eye examinations are important to detect onset of diabetic retinopathy.A food diary can help the patient to visualize food intake that may be subconscious otherwise.Diabetics are prone to foot problems and wounds and should inspect their feet daily.

The Nurse Is Counseling an Overweight,noncompliant,30-Year-Old Female with Type 2