The patient had signs and symptoms that included insulin resistance,obesity characterized by excessive fat around the area of the waist and abdomen,hypertension,hyperglycemia,elevated triglycerides,and low levels of the "good" cholesterol HDL.The patient's physician concluded that she had
A)myxedema.
B)Cushing syndrome.
C)Graves disease.
D)metabolic syndrome.

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The signs and symptoms described in the question are indicative of metabolic syndrome. This is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, elevated triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol are all components of metabolic syndrome.

The Patient Had Signs and Symptoms That Included Insulin Resistance,obesity