A female patient tells the nurse that she is genetically predisposed to type 2 diabetes. What is the most important information that the nurse should provide?

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Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in those who are genetically predisposed. Avoiding carbohydrate intake and monitoring daily blood glucose levels are important for those who already have type 2 diabetes. It is also important to address active health problems, but this does not necessarily relate specifically to the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

A Female Patient Tells the Nurse That She Is Genetically