RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) IN TYPE II DIABETES: EVALUATION OF THE ATHEROGENIC INDEX OF PLASMA, NON-HDL CHOLESTEROL, AND OTHER CARDIAC INDICES.

Abstract

Background: Diseases related to cardiac problems have caused deaths in about one-third of the world, and the number may rise in the near future. According to the American Heart Association, 65% of the deaths from type II diabetes are caused by cardiac diseases and stroke.

Objective: The main motive of this study was to examine the plasma for its atherogenic index, non-HDL cholesterol, and other indices that could make diabetic patients prone to cardiac diseases.

Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The subjects who were included in this study have type II diabetes. The cases were from Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences in Nalanda, Bihar. This was done on 170 patients. AIP calculator was used for the calculation of AIP values. Statistical analysis was done by using the chi-square test.

Results: According to the study age, body mass index, sex as well and AIP have a strong correlation with TC, LDL-C, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure. For less than 10 years, 60 people (60.3%) had been found to be suffering from type II diabetes. A total of 40 (54.1%) people did not have diabetes in their immediate family. 30 people were classified as obese according to BMI.

Conclusion: This study showed that increasing AIP is directly related to cardiovascular risk factors. So, these risk factors influence the AIP indices. Lifestyle change, regular exercising and a healthy diet are recommended based on the study.