Substantive post respond to classmate As a future Nurse Practitioner (NP) there are many areas of preventative medicine that has caught my attention over the years. It is important as healthcare providers that we thoroughly educate our patients and expand their knowledge on preventative diagnosis as well as treatment options. An issue that I am encountered with at work frequently is diabetic education and management that can cause multiple long lasting issues if not taken care of properly. This is a very interesting and in-depth diagnosis that can affect the whole livelihood of the patient. Newly diagnosed patient with diabetes need frequent education on care and how to manage it. “Together with diet and behavior modification, exercise is an essential component of all diabetes and obesity prevention and lifestyle intervention programs.” (Kirwan, Sacks,