Answer to Question 1
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Answer to Question 2
A condition related to insulin resistance is metabolic syndrome, which shares some characteristics with T2DM. Central obesity and insulin resistance are significant contributing features, along with atherosclerotic risk factors including dyslipidemia and hypertension. Metabolic syndrome places individuals at increased risk for coronary artery disease. Treatment of metabolic syndrome is multifaceted and includes diet, exercise, and pharmacologic therapy including statins, fibrates, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and thiazolidinediones. Over one-third of the U.S. population over age 20 meets the criteria for metabolic syndrome.