The clinician has been doing diabetic teaching for a patient with type 1 diabetes.Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate that teaching has been effective?

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The statement "I know I need to have my eyes checked every year" indicates that the patient is aware of the need for regular eye exams to monitor for diabetic retinopathy, which is a potential complication of type 1 diabetes that can lead to blindness. The other statements suggest a lack of understanding about the importance of eye exams and the risk of vision loss.

The Clinician Has Been Doing Diabetic Teaching for a Patient