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October 3, 2025Bayero Journal of Nursing and Health CareOpen Access

Pattern of dyslipidemias in male type 2 diabetic patients in Kano, Nigeria

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YMY. MohammedIMIsyaku Gwarzo Mukhtar

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Overview

Analysis reveals high dyslipidemia rates in male type 2 diabetes patients, suggesting screening is crucial.

Key Points

  • Dyslipidemia is prevalent in 47.83% of male participants with type 2 diabetes, highlighting a significant health concern.
  • The diabetics showed significantly higher levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL-c compared to controls (P=0.001, P=0.013, P=0.005).
  • This observational study assessed 46 adult males, comparing diabetic and non-diabetic control groups to evaluate serum lipid levels.
  • Routine screening for dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetics is essential to manage associated cardiovascular risks effectively.

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Mohammed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f34f0e39f13e7fa21bbhttps://doi.org/10.4314/bjnhc.v6i2.15
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