Case Study Questions

question 93

Multiple Choice

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, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and drinks 3-4 beers a day. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds (BMI 30) . 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
• E)6

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