A patient with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been vigilant about glycemic control since being diagnosed and has committed to increasing her knowledge about the disease
To reduce her risk of developing diabetic nephropathy in the future, this patient should combine glycemic control with what other preventative measure?
A) Vigorous physical activity at least three times weekly
B) Maintenance of a low-sodium, low-protein diet
C) Maintenance of healthy blood pressure and prompt treatment of hypertension
D) Subcutaneous injection of 5,000 units of heparin twice daily
C
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