Abstract

C. O. Ahiara, I. F. Onyeakplam, D. C. Nwosu, H. U. Nwanjo, C. O. Chima, G. C. Anyanwu, F. C. Emengaha, O. C. Okamgba, J.O. Kabiri, I. O. Onuh, I. C. Amobi, A. U. Obi, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu*

ABSTRACT

The evaluation of lipid profile in diabetic patients attending Abia State Teaching Hospital Aba, was carried out. Venous blood samples were collected from 150 participants who gave consent. This comprises 100 diabetic patients as test and 50 healthy subjects as control. Cholesterol, Triglyceride, High density lipoprotein and Low-density lipoprotein were determined using semi-auto analyzer (Rato 9200). Data from this study were analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). The serum Cholesterol, High density lipoprotein and Low-density lipoprotein were not statistically lower (p=0.397; p=0.537 and p=0.568 respectively) in 53-64kg compared with 65-74kg of the studied population in relation to weight. The serum Triglyceride, was not statistically higher(p=0.890) in 53-64kg compared with 65-74kg of the studied population in relation to weight. The atherogenic index was not statistically higher(p=0.657) in 53-64kg compared with 65-74kg of the studied population in relation to weight. From the findings, management of conditions related to cardiovascular disease, artherosclerotic disease, anemia and stress in diabetics may benefit patients if lipid profile, and some hematological parameters are included as part of their routine laboratory investigations.