Diabetes mellitus type-1 associated progressive retinopathy often involves the deposition of hard yellow-white exudates on the retina, along with macular edema and retinal thickening. The lipid deposition is known to be caused by hyperlipidemia. What among the following is the most appropriate underlying mechanism behind hyperlipidemia? Overactive GLUT-4 in adipose cells Overactive GLUT-2 in hepatocytes Overactive lipoprotein lipase Overactive hormone-sensitive lipase ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only.

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