A Client Who Is Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

Multiple Choice

A client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has smoked for 30 years. When teaching the client on ways to optimize health outcomes, what should the nurse explain about the effects of smoking and diabetes?

A) Smoking is a major factor in the development of diabetic neuropathy.
B) Smoking increases insulin resistance.
C) Smoking accelerates atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels.
D) Smoking promotes weight gain.