DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2013.v01i06.0018

Pages: 728-731

Diabetes mellitus is a major non communicable disease affecting both developed and developing nations .It is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and other micro vascular diseases in diabetic patients .In India it is increasing in epidemic proportions .HBA1C level is gold standard in knowing control of diabetes mellitus and its complications. The lipid abnormalities in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus contribute to cardiovascular and peripheral vascular complication morbidity and mortality. We studied 185 diabetic patients attending medical outpatient department between January 2013 and August 2013. Our aim was to know the relation between HBA1C and lipid abnormality in diabetic patients. Our results showed there is a linear correlation between hba1c level and lipid abnormalities. The p value was significant with HBA1C, Total Cholesterol and LDL level. To reduce the burden of morbidity and mortality from micro vascular complications, it necessary to control diabetes and lipid levels in diabetic patients. Measurement of hba1c level and keeping it within normal limits is warranted.