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Spring 2006 |
LIPID PROFILE OF CHILDREN WITH TYPE I DIABETES COMPARED TO CONTROLS
Abstract
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus in the most common endocrine-metabolic disease
in children and is associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors. This study aimed to
compare the lipid profile of diabetic children with controls.
METHODS: In this case-control study, the lipid profiles and lipoprotein levels of 45
children aged 2-18 years with established diabetes were compared with those of 45
healthy controls.
RESULTS: Mean apolipoprotein A and triglyceride levels in the cases were higher in
than in controls, while mean apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein a, as well as total, LDL and
HDL cholesterol were higher in controls.
CONCLUSIONS: Better apolipoprotein levels and lipid profiles in diabetic children as
compared to controls were likely due to tight nutritional control in diabetic patients
under study.
Key Words: Diabetes mellitus, lipid profile, apolipoproteins, children.
INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus in the most common endocrine-metabolic disease
in children and is associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors. This study aimed to
compare the lipid profile of diabetic children with controls.
METHODS: In this case-control study, the lipid profiles and lipoprotein levels of 45
children aged 2-18 years with established diabetes were compared with those of 45
healthy controls.
RESULTS: Mean apolipoprotein A and triglyceride levels in the cases were higher in
than in controls, while mean apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein a, as well as total, LDL and
HDL cholesterol were higher in controls.
CONCLUSIONS: Better apolipoprotein levels and lipid profiles in diabetic children as
compared to controls were likely due to tight nutritional control in diabetic patients
under study.
Key Words: Diabetes mellitus, lipid profile, apolipoproteins, children.
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