Question

A client has gained 55 lb in the last 3 years and is concerned about developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, the client's healthcare provider has diagnosed metabolic syndrome. What are the conditions which contribute to developing metabolic syndrome? Select all that apply.

abdominal obesity
elevated blood glucose levels ( True or False ) .

Answer 1

The correct answer is - abdominal obesity = true.

elevated blood glucose levels = true.

Explanation:

Metabolic syndrome is a bunch of conditions that take place altogether that can increase several diseases, type two diabetes and stroke. It is believed by many researchers that metabolic syndrome that includes high blood pressure, the high glucose level in blood, excess fat and cholesterol levels.

The consequences of the metabolic syndrome are hypertension, abdominal obesity, and elevated blood glucose levels.

Thus, the correct answer is - abdominal obesity = true.

elevated blood glucose levels = true.