A 65-year-old with type 2 diabetes and obesity (BMI 38) seeks metabolic/weight therapy. ADA highlights which non-pharmacologic element across all regi...

Question

A 65-year-old with type 2 diabetes and obesity (BMI 38) seeks metabolic/weight therapy. ADA highlights which non-pharmacologic element across all regimens?

Accepted Answer

Structured medical nutrition therapy and physical activity individualized to the patient

Answer

Avoid exercise to preserve energy

Answer

Only calorie counting matters

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Ketogenic diet mandatory

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Intermittent fasting required

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Weight Management in Diabetes

A 65-year-old with type 2 diabetes and obesity (BMI 38) seeks metabolic/weight therapy. ADA highlights which non-pharmacologic element across all regimens?