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Serum AGEs in black South African patients with type 2 diabetes

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 21 , issue 3 , 2016 , pages: 56–62

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2016.1240934

Author(s): Catherine Martha Mhlanga Department of Biochemistry, School of Pathology & Pre-Clinical Sciences, South Africa , Motetelo Alfred Mogale Department of Biochemistry, School of Pathology & Pre-Clinical Sciences, South Africa , Agustine Adu Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, South Africa , Leshweni Jeremiah Shai Faculty of Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, South Africa

Keywords: Black South Africans , serum AGEs , type 2 diabetes

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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine serum advanced glycation end products (AGEs) levels in black South African patients with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D) and to compare the results with those reported for other ethnic/race groups.

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