In a 200-Lb Person with Type 2 Diabetes and a BMI

question 82

Multiple Choice

In a 200-lb person with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 28,what minimum number of pounds must be lost to obtain a measurable improvement in glucose,blood lipids,and blood pressure?

• A)10-20
• B)40-50
• C)75-100
• D)More than 100

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