January 2025

Evaluation and correlation of lipid profile variations with atherogenic index in Type II diabetic patients in Benin City, South-South, Nigeria

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to impaired insulin action and secretion, leading to complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. This study aimed to assess lipid profile levels and their correlation with the atherogenic index in patients with type 2 diabetes in Benin City. Ninety participants (60 with type 2 diabetes and 30 healthy controls),...

Author(s): Emmanuel Onosetale Afeikhena, Fidelis Ohiremen Oyakhire, Babatunde Ishola Gabriel Adejumo, Iria Kelly Esezobor, Samson Efenarhua, Uche Cletus Odionyenma, Adewale Adegboyega Oke, Nkechi Augustina Olise, Aigbokan Akhere Caleb, Eboselume Osamudiamen Joshua and Egho Eseoghene Valentine