Ruth Archer

Biology

12 November, 10:15

Steve q. is a 52-year-old male with a family history of alcoholism. he is 73 inches tall and weighs 238 pounds, with much of his excess weight around his middle. he considers himself a social drinker, although he has had two arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol. he has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and takes an oral medication to control his blood glucose. he also has high cholesterol and recently started taking a lipid-lowering medication. recent tests have revealed steve has fatty liver, which concerns him. he also reports having occasional low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) and feeling shaky and dizzy.