Evaluation of Lipid Profile of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending an Urban Tertiary Health Facility in Nigeria
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Nutrition - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes is associated with a marked increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). A significant component of such risk can be attributed to diabetic dyslipidemia. This study aimed at evaluating the lipid profile of type 2 diabetics in an urban tertiary health facility in Nigeria. Method: A total of 50 consenting type II diabetic patients, aged 40-72 years were studied. Demographic characteristics and medical history of participants were assessed using semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire. The serum lipids of participants (Total Cholesterol (TCHOL), Triglycerides (TRG), High Density Lipoproteins (HDL-C), and Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL-C) levels) for the last six months and the mean of their last four Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) levels were assessed from their hospital records. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square. Difference in means was assessed using ANOVA. Significance was set at p<0.05. Results: The mean age of respondents was 57.82 ± 3.3 years. A total of 68% had either secondary or tertiary education. According to our results, 70.0% of diabetic patients presented at least one lipid abnormality. Elevated LDL-C, TCHOL, TRG, and reduced HDL-C levels were noted in 34%, 36%, 12%, and 72% of the patients, respectively. Combination of elevated LDL and reduced HDL-C was the most prevalent of combined lipid abnormalities. There were no statistically significant differences in the levels of HDL-C, TCHOL, TRG, and FBG between men and women. However there was significant difference between Triglyceride and blood glucose. Conclusion: Type 2 diabetic’s dyslipidemia was very common especially low HDL and raised Total cholesterol levels.
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Funmilayo Esther Omotoye
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