Case Study Questions Use the Following Case Study to Answer Questions

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Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions
Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent.He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle.He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds.Mr.Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up.The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
-How many risk factors does Mr.Joiner have for type 2 diabetes?

• A)2
• B)3
• C)4
• D)5

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