Abdul is a doctor who is currently examining a long-time patient. This patient was diagnosed with diabetes but seems to be having trouble keeping her blood sugar
under control. She understands what kind of diet she should follow, but she explains
to Abdul that after a difficult day at work, her diet goes right out the window. Abdul
wants to use more integrative medicine in his practice. With this goal in mind, what
course of action would he MOST likely recommend for this patient?
He would prescribe medication to keep her blood sugar in check no matter what
she eats.
He would suggest using telemedicine to send her blood sugar results to him
electronically every evening so that he could keep track.
He accepts her explanation and decides that there is little he can do to make the
patient change her actions
He suggests that she take up an exercise or meditation class to deal with the
stress, referring her to a yoga studio in her area