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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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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 mg/dL
Hemoglobin A1c 7.7 %
Serum electrolytes 
Sodium 142 mEq/L
Potassium 3.9 mEq/L
Chloride 101 mEq/L
Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
Blood urea nitrogen 9 mg/dL
Urinalysis 
Glucose Negative
Ketones Negative
Leucocytes Negative
Nitrite Negative
Red blood cells (RBC) Negative
Casts Negative
Which of the following lipid profile abnormalities is most likely to be seen?
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Elevated triglycerides, low HDL