An adolescent client has a BMI of 28 and fasting glucose level of 125 mg/dL. Which recommendation should the nurse expect for this client?
a. No action since a fasting blood sugar of 125 mg/dL is not abnormal
b. Immediate referral to an endocrinologist for further evaluation
c. A high-fiber diet, strenuous exercise daily, and weight loss of > 20%
d. Weight loss of 7%, low-fat diet, and moderate exercise for prevention of type 2 diabetes
d. Weight loss of 7%, low-fat diet, and moderate exercise for prevention of type 2 diabetes
The ADA recommends a weight loss of 7% of body weight and at least 150 minutes/week of moderate activity such as walking to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. In the Nurses' Health study, a healthy diet high in cereals and polyunsaturated fats was more strongly associated with lower risk of diabetes among minorities. An immediate referral to the endocrinologist is not warranted. Pre-diabetes is defined as a fasting blood sugar between 100 and 125 mg/dL.
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