The nurse would advise a group of diabetic clients that primary prevention for CHD can be achieved by keeping their fasting blood sugar levels below
A) 56 mg/dl.
B) 72 mg/dl.
C) 105 mg/dl.
D) 126 mg/dl.

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A fasting blood sugar level of more than 126 mg/dl signals the presence of diabetes and represents another risk factor for developing CHD. Clients with diabetes have a 2-4-fold higher prevalence, incidence, and mortality from all forms of CHD.

The Nurse Would Advise a Group of Diabetic Clients That