DOI: 10.36347/sajb.2018.v06i06.002

Pages: 452-454

There are studies recognising a positive correlation between HbA1c level and lipid profile in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study is taken up to identify the same in southern Chennai population attending Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital. To study the level of HbA1c in type 2 diabetes mellitus and evaluate their relationship with lipid profile level, a total of 100 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients within aged group 30-75 years were enrolled in the study after taking written consent. HbA1c and lipid profile were measured by standard procedures. Data collected was analysed using SPSS software. Result shows that there is significant positive relation between HbA1c level with cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and negative correlation with HDL. It was concluded from the findings that HbA1c level can be used as a parameter for predicting dyslipidemia in diabetic patients.