The nurse is planning care for a patient who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which intervention is likely to be most effective for this patient?

Setting weekly appointments with a diabetes educator. Studies have found that the most effective strategy for managing diabetes is individual education and attention from a knowledgeable non-physician health professional such as a diabetes educator. Although it may be helpful to discuss available support groups, providing written educational materials, and assist the patient to sign up for a gym membership, these are not the most effective interventions.

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