A client has newly diagnosed diabetes.To delay the onset of microvascular and macrovascular complications in this client,the nurse stresses that the client take which action?

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Hyperglycemia is a critical factor in the pathogenesis of long-term diabetic complications.Maintaining tight glycemic control will help delay the onset of complications.Preventing hypoglycemia and ketosis,although important,is not as important as maintaining daily glycemic control.Restricting fluid intake is not part of the treatment plan for clients with diabetes.

A Client Has Newly Diagnosed Diabetes