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Assessment of anthropometric and biochemical parameters among type 2 diabetes mellitus adult subjects in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
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Edet Mercy Clement, Adienbo Ologhaguo Macstephen
Abstract
Background: Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a major cause of morbidity and mortality both in developing and developed countries, is associated with changes in biochemical and anthropometric parameters. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study of 90 adult subjects consisting of 30 newly diabetic, 30 known diabetic and 30 non-diabetic subjects was done. The Ages, Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR), were determined. Fasting blood sugar, glycated haemoglobin and fasting lipid profile were determined using standard protocols. Results: The BMI among the study population showed that 42.7% were overweight and 35.0% obese. Among the diabetic subjects, obesity was 40.0% (newly diabetic) and 36.7% (known diabetic). Waist hip ratio was significantly (P<0.05) increased in diabetic subjects (0.95±0.60) compared to non-diabetics (0.92±0.11). The plasma cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein profile of non-diabetic subjects were 4.06±1.24, 1.02±0.25, 1.23±0.32, 3.08±0.06, while those of the diabetic subjects were 5.26±1.12, 1.17±0.05, 0.92±0.41, 3.90±0.60 respectively, with statistically significantly (P<0.05) difference. Low-density lipoprotein was significantly (P<0.05) higher in newly diabetics (3.13±0.78) compared to known diabetic (3.04±0.48) subjects. Fasting blood sugar was significantly (P<0.05) higher in diabetic (7.68±3.45) than non-diabetic (5.74±1.12) subjects. Glycated haemoglobin was significantly (P<0.05) lower in the known diabetic (5.98 ± 1.92) compared to the newly diabetic (7.22 ± 2.99) subjects. Conclusion: Among adult T2DM subjects in Port Harcourt, the majority were overweight and obese, with impaired lipid and glycated haemoglobin profiles.
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Pages:29-32
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Edet Mercy Clement, Adienbo Ologhaguo Macstephen "Assessment of anthropometric and biochemical parameters among type 2 diabetes mellitus adult subjects in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria ". International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Vol 3, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 29-32
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