Abstract:Background and Objectives: Reduced insulin secretion in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) results in accumulation of fat in the liver and elevation of liver enzymes. Destruction of hepatocytes due to non-alcoholic fatty liver is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In this study, we aimed to evaluate association of liver transaminases with lipid profile in patients with T2DM and healthy subjects. Methods: This case-control study was carried out on 500 subjects with T2DM (250… Show more
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