A Study of Lipid Profile Changes in Diabetes Mellitus.

ABSTRACT

Background: In the recent years, increase in the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus in developing countries has been associated with complications resulting in mortality and morbidity. This research determined the Lipid profile abnormalities in diabetes mellitus which is one of the leading cause of complications of diabetes mellitus. The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM) with altered lipid profile in one of the main causes of cardiovascular disease. Methods: 100 diabetic and 100 non diabetic patients enrolled in our hospital were included in the study. Biochemical tests for blood sugar levels, glycated hemoglobin, Total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, VLDL and HDL were performed. Results: The high levels of Total cholesterol, TGL and LDL were seen more among females than in males. Elevated levels of lipids were seen more among the diabetics than normal controls. Conclusion: Since high lipids with diabetes is a very dangerous combination, people should be educated properly towards the risk of this so that proper action can be taken maintain normal lipid levels.