RELATIONSHIP OF GLYCAEMIA AND TRIGLYCERIDES WITH BMI IN DIABETIC PATIENTS
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterised by chronichyperglycaemia with disturbances in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism arising from defectin insulin secretion or action or both. The clinical guidelines recommend measurement of BMI as“vital signs” for evaluating the obese and diabetic patients. Methods: This study was carried outon 160 diabetics, which were divided on the basis of BMI into obese (120) and non-obese (40)diabetics from Peshawar district. All patients had their triglycerides and glucose checked afterover night fast. Results: The serum triglyceride in diabetics having BMI >30 (obese) wasincreased as compared to patients having BMI <30 (non-obese). The comparison of serum glucoselevel in obese diabetics was found to be significantly raised as compared to non-obese diabetics.Conclusions and Recommendations: It was concluded that dyslipidemia is common in alldiabetics. The abnormal triglyceride level can improve with good glycaemic control, but do notreach the normal state. Good glycaemic control, Reducing BMI, periodic checkups of lipids andblood glucose are recommended for all diabetics in order to avoid complications.Keywords: Triglyceride, BMI, obese, non-obese, type 2 diabeticsReferences
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