A patient with poorly controlled diabetes has elevated lipid levels in spite of her attempts to decrease fat and carbohydrate intake.How should the nurse explain this finding?
A)"You are not eating enough and your proteins are breaking down."
B)"Your body is using your high glucose levels to produce lipids."
C)"You are not eating enough carbohydrates."
D)"Most persons with diabetes are not able to efficiently metabolize fats."

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Elevated glucose levels in diabetes can lead to an increase in lipid production by the liver through a process called lipogenesis. This can result in elevated lipid levels in the bloodstream, even in patients who are attempting to decrease fat and carbohydrate intake. Option A is incorrect as inadequate protein intake does not lead to elevated lipid levels. Option C is incorrect as reducing carbohydrate intake is often a recommended approach for controlling diabetes and lipid levels. Option D is incorrect as not all persons with diabetes have difficulty efficiently metabolizing fats.

A Patient with Poorly Controlled Diabetes Has Elevated Lipid Levels