Aim: To probe the existence of dyslipidemia in Type II diabetic patients at Mirpurkhas and to assess different pattern of dyslipidemia in Type II diabetic patients.
Study design: Cross sectional prospective study.
Place and duration of study: Two GP Clinics @ Mirpurkhas, 06 Months from 1^st September 2020 to 28^th February 2021.
Methodology: Four hundred type II diabetic patients were registered. Complete history and physical examination done for all registered patients. The age, sex, occupation, address, family history of diabetes, addiction was recorded.
Results: There were 241 (60.25%) females and 159 (39.75%) males. The prevalence of dyslipidemia in diabetic males was 58.49% and for females were 58.09%. High triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) were most prevalent pattern of dyslipidemia found in females and high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) followed by low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) was found in males. Overall, low HDL and high TG was most prevalent pattern found.
Conclusion: Dyslipidemia is very prevalent in diabetic patients, and common patterns are hypertriglyceridemia and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol whereas, dyslipidemia may lead to cardiovascular abnormalities in diabetic patients. Optimal control of sugars and cholesterol can play major role in prevention of such sinister complications.
Keywords: Dyslipidemia, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disorders. Prevalence