Question

A client with type 2 diabetes has routine lab work, which reveals elevated free fatty acids (ffa). the client asks, "why is this significant?" the most accurate response would be: select all that apply.

Answer 1

These would apply:

• This may increase the amount of triglyceride (a form of fat) stored in your liver or around your heart.

• Your pancreas is affected by increased fat (lipotoxicity), which causes beta cell dysfunction, leading to the need for insulin.