Correlative study of dyslipidemia among hypothyroidism and type-2 Diabetes Mellitus of Telangana Rural Population - Retrospective Study

Abstract

Background: Diabetes and thyroid dysfunctions are commonly associated with cardiovascular disorder which results in morbidity and mortality. Methods: out of 120, forty were type-II DM, forty Hypothyroid and forty had both DM and Hypothyroidism. These patients were compared with healthy volunteers (controlled) group of same number (40), Every patient underwent Biochemical study including plasma glucose, lipid profile and thyroid profile. Results: All the parameters of Biochemistry Glucose and lipid profile were higher in type DM with Hypothyroidism patients except HDL which is at lower side. Conclusion: This pragmatic correlative study having low thyroid function profile is positively associated with lipid dysregulation in patients with DM and hypothyroidism. These findings will be a tool for clinicians to treat such patients efficiently to avoid morbidity and mortality.