Question

question 20
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a patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus becomes insulin dependent after a year of therapy with oral diabetes medications. when explaining this change in therapy, the provider will tell the patient
it is necessary because the patient cannot comply with the previous regimen.
that strict diet and exercise measures may be relaxed with insulin therapy.
the use of insulin therapy may be temporary.
this is because of the natural progression of the disease.
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Explanation:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease. Over time, the pancreas may produce less insulin or the body may become more resistant to insulin despite oral medications. Insulin dependence can occur due to the natural progression of the disease. It's not about non - compliance (unless specified, which it isn't here). Diet and exercise should not be relaxed with insulin therapy. And there's no indication that the insulin use is temporary in this general statement.

Answer:

this is because of the natural progression of the disease.