Prevention of Conversion from Prediabetes to Diabetes in Young Children

question 18

Multiple Choice

Prevention of conversion from prediabetes to diabetes in young children must take highest priority and should focus on:

• A) Aggressive dietary manipulation to prevent obesity
• B) Fostering LDL levels less than 100 mg/dl and total cholesterol less than 170 mg/dl to prevent cardiovascular disease
• C) Maintaining a blood pressure that is less than 80% based on weight and height to prevent hypertension
• D) All of the above

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