Key result
Higher HbA1c levels were significantly associated with elevated LDL cholesterol in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, with mean LDL reaching 168.8 mg/dl in those with HbA1c >8% (p=0.001).
Why the study?
Dyslipidemia, particularly high LDL, is common in diabetes mellitus and strongly associated with poor glycemic control.
Observational (n=100)
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In newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, higher HbA1c levels are significantly associated with elevated LDL cholesterol, emphasizing the need for early lipid screening in patients with poor glycemic control.
Background: HbA1c is a main indicator for mean blood glucose level. Dyslipidemia especially high LDL, is common in diabetes mellitus and is strongly associated with poor glycemic control. Method: A retrospective study was carried out to determine the LDL levels in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics. A total of 100 newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics were enrolled in our study. Result: In our study, maximum patients (54.00%) were from 46-60 years followed by, 25.00% patients who were more than 60 years and 21.00% patients were less than 45 years of age. HbA1c is significantly directly proportional to LDL level Conclusion: It was concluded from the results of this study that type 2 diabetic patients are more prone to dyslipidemia. In newly diagnosed type type 2 diabetes mellitus, high LDL levels were found in patients with high HbA1C levels.
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Chain et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=100). Elevated HbA1c vs. HbA1c <7% was evaluated on Mean LDL level (mg/dl) (p=0.001). Higher HbA1c levels were significantly associated with elevated LDL cholesterol in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, with mean LDL reaching 168.8 mg/dl in those with HbA1c >8% (p=0.001).
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