Question

Laboratory results are available for a 54-year-old patient with a 15-year history of diabetes. Which result follows the expected pattern accompanying macrovascular disease as a complication of diabetes?

A. Increased triglyceride levels
B. Decreased low-density lipoprotein levels
C. Increased high-density lipoprotein levels
D. Decreased very-low-density lipoprotein levels

Answer 1

The expected pattern accompanying macrovascular disease as a complication of diabetes is increased triglyceride levels.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expected pattern accompanying macrovascular disease as a complication of diabetes is increased triglyceride levels (Choice A). High triglyceride levels in the blood have been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke. This is due to overproduction of substrates, including triglycerides, acetyl CoA, and an increase in B-100 synthesis.