The nurse recognizes that which of these factors in a patient's history is most likely related to the development of type II diabetes?

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Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for the development of type II diabetes, as it decreases insulin sensitivity and therefore increases the risk of high blood sugar levels. The other factors listed (BMI, blood pressure, waist-to-hip ratio) may also be related to diabetes but are not as strongly associated as physical inactivity.

The Nurse Recognizes That Which of These Factors in a Patient's