2021
DOI: 10.1186/s12902-021-00813-7
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Dyslipidaemia pattern and prevalence among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients on lipid-lowering therapy at a tertiary hospital in central South Africa

Abstract: Background Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a major cause of death worldwide. A large number of deaths due to ASCVD occurs among people with diabetes mellitus (DM). One of the important modifiable risk factors associated with ASCVD is dyslipidaemia and its prevalence is not known in central South Africa (SA). This study aimed to determine the pattern and prevalence of dyslipidaemia among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients on lipid-lowering therapy. … Show more

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“…[40] However, the prevalence of dyslipidemia in this study is lower than what was reported from South Africa (86.7%), another developing sub-Saharan African nation. [41] In contrast to this, based on a study done in Ghana, which is also a developing sub-Saharan African country, the prevalence of dyslipidemia in T2D was lower compared to what was found in this meta-analysis (53% vs. 63%). [42] These differences might be due to the differences in the sociodemographic characteristics of the populations involved in the various studies.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 93%
“…[40] However, the prevalence of dyslipidemia in this study is lower than what was reported from South Africa (86.7%), another developing sub-Saharan African nation. [41] In contrast to this, based on a study done in Ghana, which is also a developing sub-Saharan African country, the prevalence of dyslipidemia in T2D was lower compared to what was found in this meta-analysis (53% vs. 63%). [42] These differences might be due to the differences in the sociodemographic characteristics of the populations involved in the various studies.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 93%
“…A reduction of LDL-C levels by 38.7 mg/dL (1 mmol/L) reduces the 5-year incidence of CVD by 23% [24,25], and optimal clinical benefits can be seen up to an LDL-C level of 40 mg/dl [26]. Despite the benefits of effective management, dyslipidaemia is often unscreened and undertreated across many regions of the world, including sub-Saharan Africa [27][28][29][30]. Malawi lacks data on the screening and management of dyslipidaemia among patients with DM and hypertension in many health facilities, including tertiary referral hospitals.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dyslipidaemia also serves an important role in the progression of vascular complications caused by diabetes. A recent study indicated a high prevalence of dyslipidaemia among patients with diabetes ( 38 ). Sex, advancing age, long duration of diabetes, increased body-mass index (BMI) and high blood pressure were risk factors associated with the prevalence of dyslipidaemia ( 39 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%