Munim Abdul Rahim
Pakistan
Research Article
LIPID Profile and Growth Indicators among Offspring’s of Diabetic Parents in Karachi, Pakistan
Author(s): Meraj Rahim, Mariam Rahim, Masood Anwar Qureshi, Shaheen Sharafat, Zaman Shaikh, Munim Abdul Rahim and Mubashir ZafarMeraj Rahim, Mariam Rahim, Masood Anwar Qureshi, Shaheen Sharafat, Zaman Shaikh, Munim Abdul Rahim and Mubashir Zafar
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus has become a universal problem. Globally 80% of lower and middle income countries are suffering from diabetes. Different studies show that offspring from diabetic parents growth indicators were disturbed the lipid profile and growth indicators. The objective of the study was to determine the levels of lipid profile and growth indicators among offspring of diabetic parents.
Material and methods: Cross sectional study was done. Total 180 subjects were recruited from Dow university of Health sciences and classified as both parents were diabetic (BDP), Single Parents Diabetic (SDP) and no parents were diabetic (NDP). The Growth indicators lipid profile was measured. The analyst concentration of Lipids was analyzed by The Roche Hitachi Analyzer 902 Automated Analyzer automatically .Fasting blood sugar levels was .. View More»
