Which comorbidity commonly associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus enhances the de-velopment of the microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus?
a. Hyperlipidemia
b. Hypothyroidism
c. Venous insufficiency
d. Chronic constipation
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A Correct. Hyperlipidemia, a condition commonly associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus, accelerates the development of microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus because high serum low-density lipoproteins contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. The plaque accumulates in the smallest arteries first, causing complications of diabetes mellitus including peripheral arterial disease, retinopathy, and nephropathy.
B Incorrect. Hypothyroidism is not associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
C Incorrect. Venous insufficiency is not associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
D Incorrect. Chronic constipation is not associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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