A patient has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.To establish the diagnosis,the doctor likely performed several tests.A test that the doctor was UNLIKELY to perform would be
A) an assessment of abdominal obesity.
B) fasting followed by glucose tolerance test to establish insulin sensitivity.
C) monitoring of blood pressure.
D) a blood test for lipid levels.

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Fasting followed by glucose tolerance test to establish insulin sensitivity is not typically used to diagnose metabolic syndrome. However, it can help to diagnose insulin resistance, which is a common feature of metabolic syndrome. The other tests listed (assessment of abdominal obesity, monitoring blood pressure, and blood test for lipid levels) are commonly used to diagnose metabolic syndrome.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome