A patient is having an office visit with their physician. The physician notes the patient's fasting blood sugar is 106mg/dL, which is considered prediabetic. The nurse who is assisting the physician knows they must be prepared to teach the patient which of the following? (Select all that apply)

A. Lipids: Some hormones (e.g., steroid hormones like estrogen and testosterone) are lipid-based, but not all. Hemoglobin is a protein, not a lipid.

B. Glucose: Glucose is a carbohydrate used for energy, not for building hormones or hemoglobin.

C. Proteins: Hormones (such as insulin and growth hormone) and hemoglobin (which carries oxygen in red blood cells) are protein-based molecules essential for bodily functions.

D. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates provide energy but do not contribute to the structure of proteins like hormones and hemoglobin.

A. Your patient is trying to gain weight: A controlled carbohydrate diet does not necessarily mean weight gain; it is usually meant to regulate blood glucose levels.

B. Your patient has cancer: While nutrition is important for cancer patients, a carbohydrate-controlled diet is not specifically recommended for cancer management.

C. Your patient has diabetes mellitus: A carbohydrate-controlled diet is commonly prescribed for individuals with diabetes to regulate blood sugar levels.

D. Your patient has dementia: A carbohydrate-controlled diet is not directly related to dementia care, though proper nutrition is essential for cognitive health.