Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of insulin resistance but not necessarily of metabolic syndrome?
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Correct answer: Elevated fasting insulin level
Insulin resistance (e.g., elevated fasting insulin) underlies metabolic syndrome but is distinct from its diagnostic criteria; hypertension, high triglycerides and low HDL are among those criteria.
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