Dyslipidemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Authors

  • Ram Kumar Mehta Department of Internal Medicine, Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Budhiganga, Morang, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1759-9852
  • Puru Koirala Department of Internal Medicine, Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Budhiganga, Morang, Nepal
  • Ram Lala Mallick Department of Biochemistry, Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Budhiganga, Morang, Nepal
  • Surya Parajuli Department of Community Medicine, Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Budhiganga, Morang, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0386-9273
  • Rajneesh Jha Department of Internal Medicine, Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Budhiganga, Morang, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6278

Keywords:

dyslipidemia, prevalence, T2DM

Abstract

Introduction: Dyslipidemia is highly prevalent among type 2 diabetic patients. It increases the risk of atherosclerosis and consequent mortality in diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of dyslipidemia among type 2 diabetic patients.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in 355 type 2 diabetic patients at tertiary care hospital from 15th May, 2020 to 15th November, 2020 after taking ethical clearence from Institutional Review Committee (Reference no. IRC-PA-052/2077-78). Convenience sampling was done. Demographic and lipid profile variables were recorded based on the structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and percentage for binary data.

Results: Out of total 355 cases of type 2 Diabetes mellitus, prevalence of dyslipidemia was 224 (63.1%). It was more prevalent in male 145 (69.4%) than female 79 (54.1%). Increased Low density Lipoprotein (94.2%) was the most prevalent type followed by mixed dyslipidemia (91.1%).

Conclusions: Dyslipidemia was common among type 2 diabetic patients and was higher in male gender, older age, obesity and longer duration of diabetes. Hence type 2 diabetic patient should undergo the routine monitoring of blood sugar and lipid profile so that any abnormalities can be identified and preventive measures along with interventions can be initiated at the earliest.

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Published

2021-04-30

How to Cite

Mehta, R. K., Koirala, P., Mallick, R. L., Parajuli, S. ., & Jha, R. (2021). Dyslipidemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 59(236), 305–309. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6278