To assess the serum Homocysteine levels and its correlation with lipid profile in type II diabetes mellitus patients in tertiary care centre - A case control study

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a widely prevalent disease that has apparently become a global epidemic. Hyperhomocysteinemia have a strong association with the onset of atherosclerosis. Elevated homocysteine in type-II DM causes endothelial cell damage by extravagant sulfation of collagen which increases risk of thrombosis and arteriosclerosis. Exploration of newer novel biomarkers in diabetes mellitus is a felt need to halt the disease prognosis and severity.