Question

A 50-year-old male with a "pot belly" and a strong family history of heart attacks is going to his physician for advice on how to lose weight. He weighs 220 lb (100 kg) and is about 6' tall (1.85 m). His lifestyle can be best described as sedentary.

For which of the following disease processes
is this patient at higher risk?
(A) Diabetes mellitus, type 1
(B) Insulin resistance syndrome
(C) Gaucher disease
(D) Low blood pressure
(E) Sickle cell disease

Answer 1

The patient is at a higher risk for insulin resistance syndrome.

Step-by-step explanation:

Obesity is a major risk factor for several diseases, and this patient is at a higher risk for insulin resistance syndrome.

Insulin resistance syndrome, also known as metabolic syndrome, is characterized by a combination of central obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose levels, and low levels of HDL cholesterol. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

To reduce the risk of insulin resistance syndrome and associated health problems, the patient should focus on losing weight through a combination of healthy eating and regular physical activity.