8. Recent use of medications intended to alter the lipid profile [e.g., bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitor, fibrates, niacin (drug form), omega-3-ethyl ester drugs, and/or proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors], weight-loss drugs or programs, systemic corticosteroid drugs, medications known to influence carbohydrate metabolism (e.g., adrenergic receptor blockers, diuretics, and/or hypoglycemic medications).