Joey Sanders is a 10 year old boy whose mother had type 2 diabetes; she recently passed away from a heart attack. This influenced Joey’s father to bring Joey in for screenings and tests to assess his risk for developing the health conditions his mother had. The nurse asked the father if there was any health history that is to be taken under consideration while examining Joey, who she found to be obese. The father stated there was a history of obesity and type 2 diabetes within the family. After reviewing Joey’s health history, the nurse was concerned about him developing diabetes. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to ensure he is healthy and not at risk for diabetes or other health conditions?
