-dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus - - pindi

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Which of the following statements regarding dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus is correct?

A. In diabetic individuals, LDL cholesterol is structurally similar to LDL cholesterol in normal
individuals.

B. In diabetic individuals without coronary artery disease, the goal LDL level is below 120
mg/dL.

C. LDL particles in type 2 diabetic patients are less susceptible to oxidation than they are in
individuals without diabetes.

D. Male patients with diabetes mellitus have a goal HDL of over 55 mg/dL.

E. The most common forms of dyslipidemia in diabetic patients are elevated triglycerides and
reduced HDL levels.

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aa

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e i have seen in my endocrinology rottation many pts with high triglycerides(in thousands)so
e may be correct.

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- correct answer is...E....

Dyslipidemia is common among diabetic patients, and current recommendations are to screen aggressively for and treat abnormalities that are identified.

The most common forms of dyslipidemia in diabetic patients are hypertriglyceridemia and reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.

Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are not more common among diabetic patients;
however, they are more atherogenic and are noted to be smaller and denser.

LDL particles are more easily glycated and are more susceptible to oxidation in diabetic patients. This finding has led to the recommendation of many organizations, including the American Heart Association and the National Cholesterol Education Program, that patients with diabetes mellitus, regardless of their history of cardiovascular disease, have a goal LDL of less than 100 mg/dL.

The American Heart Association also recommends the following targets: HDL >45 mg/dL in men and >55 mg/dL in women and triglycerides

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The American Heart Association also recommends the following targets: HDL >45 mg/dL in men and >55 mg/dL in women and triglycerides