Jane and her husband want to start a family, but she has had a hard time conceiving. She has met with her ob-gyn to undergo physical examination and tests and to have a prenatal checkup in order to determine the problem. The lab work and other relevant data for Jane are as follows:
Age: 36
Blood pressure: 130/85 mm Hg; Fasting blood glucose: 130 mg/dL;
HDL cholesterol: 35 mg/dL; Blood triglycerides: 175 mg/dL;
Waist circumference: 36?; Current weight: 150 lb; Height: 5?3?
 
Based on the data provided, Jane will likely be diagnosed with _____.

A. type 2 diabetes
B. metabolic syndrome
C. celiac disease
D. hypothalamic amenorrhea
E. gestational diabetes


Answer: B

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