<prompt> Please answer with one of the option in the bracket. Write reasoning in between . Write answer in between .Q:A 40-year-old man presents to the physician for a scheduled checkup. He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 5 years ago and has been taking his prescribed metformin daily, as prescribed. He also started exercising and has improved his diet. He has no particular complaints at the time. The patient has no other medical concerns and takes no medications. There is no family history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes. He does not smoke tobacco, drink alcohol, or use illicit drugs. Vitals and normal. There are no physical findings. His laboratory tests show:Serum glucose fasting 149 mgdLHemoglobin A1c 7.7 Serum electrolytes Sodium 142 mEqLPotassium 3.9 mEqLChloride 101 mEqLSerum creatinine 0.8 mgdLBlood urea nitrogen 9 mgdLUrinalysis Glucose NegativeKetones NegativeLeucocytes NegativeNitrite NegativeRed blood cells RBC NegativeCasts NegativeWhich of the following lipid profile abnormalities is most likely to be seen?? A: Elevated triglycerides, low HDL, B: Elevated HDL, low LDL, C: Normal triglycerides, elevated LDL, D: Low HDL, elevated LDL, E: Normal lipid profile,  <response>: This is a question about a 40-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is on metformin therapy and has made lifestyle changes. His fasting blood glucose and HbA1c indicate his diabetes is not optimally controlled. The question asks about which lipid abnormality is most likely given his history. Type 2 diabetes is associated with an atherogenic lipid profile, including high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and small dense LDL particles. This is often seen even before diabetes is diagnosed. Metformin can help improve lipid profiles. Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise also help improve lipid abnormalities. Given this patients history, the most likely lipid abnormality would be elevated triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol.A: Elevated triglycerides, low HDL 