A 40-year-old male patient has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Which information about the patient will be most useful to the nurse who is helping the patient develop strategies for successful adaptation to this disease?

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When dealing with a patient with a chronic condition such as diabetes,identification of the patient's values and beliefs can assist the health care team in choosing strategies for successful lifestyle change.The other information also will be useful,but is not as important in developing an individualized plan for the necessary lifestyle changes.

A 40-Year-Old Male Patient Has Been Newly Diagnosed with Type