Lipoprotein Ratios: Correlations With Glycated Hemoglobin Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Mar 8

PMID 38455822

Authors

Prabhat Lnu

Jagriti Lnu

Ayan Banerjee

Akash Bansal

Javin B Gogoi

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Abstract

Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become a common disorder in India, and can be even considered as an epidemic in most developing countries. It usually adds a big burden on the economy through its macro and microvascular complications which often require hospitalisation. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is considered a well-established test to track long-term glycemic control, and hence can be used for both diagnosis and prognosis of disease. On the other hand, lipid profile is a significant marker of cardiovascular risks. Objective To investigate the clinical relevance of lipid profile and correlate with glycemic control in type 2 DM patients. Methodology This observational study used laboratory results (HbA1c and lipid profile) of 140 patients who attended various out-patient departments (OPD) of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Gorakhpur. On the advice of clinicians, for routine follow-up, blood samples were collected from the patients (aged 20-50 years, 84 males, and 56 females, with a history of more than three years of type 2 DM). The sera were analyzed for HbA1c and lipid profile [which included triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)]. Based on HbA1c levels the study subjects were divided into three groups, namely group I (HbA1c <7%, n=14), group II (HbA1c7%-8.5%, n=91), and group III (HbA1c >8.5%, n=35). Correlation studies between HbA1c and parameters of lipid profile were explored in the study. Data generated were checked for normality and correlation studies were accordingly done. Results Elevated levels of HbA1c were associated with a notable parallel increase in LDL-C levels (P<0.05), TG, and TC. There was no notable correlation observed between HbA1c and HDL-C levels. However, as HbA1c levels increased, the TG/HDL-C and LDL-C/HDL-C ratios displayed a gradual rise (P<0.05). Conclusion LDL-C and the LDL-C/HDL-C ratio serve as valuable tools for evaluating and mitigating cardiovascular disease risk and are correlated to glycemic control among individuals with type 2 DM.

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