SERUM URIC ACID AND TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS COMPLICATIONS
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a leading public health problem with increasing incidence and long-term complications. Hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for developing micro and macro vascular complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted in 100 cases diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. RESULTS Out of 100 patients, 60 patients showed elevated serum uric acid. Complications were more in patients with hyperuricemia. CONCLUSION Elevated serum uric acid levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus cause more micro vascular and macro vascular complications. Frequent monitoring of serum uric acid levels and early detection helps in the treatment of kidney disease
Authors and Affiliations
Ashok Rathore, Mukesh Kumar Samota, Himanshu Bedwal, Laxmikant Tank, Subhash Chand Jain
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