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Ms. Azan is 73-year-old and is retired. She was employed in a clerical capacity. She visited her primary care nurse practitioner after experiencing frequent urination, excessive thirst and low energy level. Subsequent to diagnostic blood work , she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Ms. Azan did not complete high school education, never married, no children and currently lives alone. She is not computer savvy and stated that she only watches television and listens to the radio. She has a very small social circle. She expressed her concerns regarding her new diagnosis and stated that she was nervous and did not understand what the numbers meant. The nurse provided her with written resources and was given a glucose monitor with written and online instructions. The dietician consulted and gave her recommendations from the Canadian food guide for patients with diabetes and a website to visit. She was also instructed on lifestyle changes. She was told she would be receiving a follow up phone call one week later. During a follow-up phone call, Ms. Azan states that she did not use the blood sugar machine because she did not understand how to use it. She also admitted that she did not take the medication because she felt “ok.” Respond to one of the following questions: What are some indications that Mrs. Azan may have low health literacy?