Question
A 61-year-old woman with poorly controlled Type II diabetes is seen in follow-up. Her blood sugars are persistently elevated to levels greater than 200 mg/dL. On examination, she is obese, blood pressure 165/90 mm Hg, pulse 80/min, and there is a sensory loss in the feet. Which of the following fasting lipid profiles is most likely to be consistent with her values?
| A. |
high total cholesterol, low LDL, and normal triglycerides |
| B. |
high total cholesterol, high LDL, low triglycerides |
| C. |
high total cholesterol, normal LDL, high triglycerides |
| D. |
high total cholesterol, high LDL, and high triglycerides |
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