Article

Prevalence and pattern of dyslipidaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a tertiary care hospital

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 22 , issue 3 , 2017 , pages: 31–35

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2017.1360064

Author(s): R Daya Division of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, South Africa , Z Bayat Division of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, South Africa , FJ Raal Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, South Africa

Keywords: combined dyslipidaemia , LDL , lipid targets

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Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common secondary cause of dyslipidaemia, particularly if glycaemic control is poor, which in turn is an important risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

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