The nurse is discussing the need of some clients with type 2 diabetes to take exogenous insulin. Which of the following would be the correct reason for these clients needing exogenous insulin?
A) Lifestyle interventions are not achieving glycemic control.
B) The client is not exercising enough.
C) The client is not following the caregiver's care plan.
D) The client is not eating enough.
A
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Nutrition therapy and exercise are capable of controlling glucose levels for the majority of people with type 2 diabetes. However, due to the progressive nature of diabetes, most individuals with type 2 diabetes eventually require oral agents, insulin, or both to manage blood glucose levels.
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