Ruth Ann Glebowski is an active 68 year old. She has a past medical history of gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and depression. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. She has an appointment with her physician for her annual check-up. Ruth Ann is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which risk factor puts her at risk?
A) weight
B) depression
C) high cholesterol
D) hypothyroidism
A
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