Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease associated with worse clinical presentation. However, the current investigation practices in Ethiopia have limitations to demonstrate the scope of the clinical burden. Hence, this study was aimed at assessing the glycemic status and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk of persons with T2DM using HbA1c and atherogenic index of plasma (AIP). This institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 421 adults with T2DM from September to November 2019. Demographic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle data were collected through a face-to-face interview. Clinical information was retrieved from medical records whereas anthropometric and biochemical measurements were performed using the WHO protocols. Glycemic status was determined using HbA1c and CHD risk assessed using an atherogenic index of plasma (AIP). Gaussian variables were expressed using mean and standard deviation (SD), Log-normal variables using geometric mean and 95% CI and non- Gaussian variables using median and interquartile ranges. Categorical variables were summarized using absolute frequencies and percentages. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with glycemic control with a statistical significance set at 5%. A total of 195 male and 226 female subjects were involved in this study. The results demonstrated that 77% (324) had HbA1c value ≥7% and 87.2% (367) had high atherogenic risk for CHD. Besides, 57% and 67.9% of persons with T2DM had metabolic syndrome according to International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult treatment panel III (NCEP-ATP III) criteria, respectively. About 36.8% had one or more comorbidities. Having healthy eating behavior [AOR 1.95; CI 1.11-3.43] and taking metformin [AOR 4.88; CI 1.91-12.44] were associated with better glycemic outcomes. High AIP level concomitant with poor glycemic control indicates increased risk for coronary heart disease among persons with T2DM in Northern Ethiopia.
Highlights
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease associated with acute and long-term complications [1, 2]
Both hospitals serve as referral centers for health facilities in their respective zones including a standalone clinic for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes
This study revealed that a significant proportion of persons with T2DM in North Ethiopia had substantial coronary heart disease (CHD) risk concomitant with poor glycemic control
Summary
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease associated with acute and long-term complications [1, 2]. It is invaluable to monitor the risk level by assessing glycaemia and dyslipidemia to calibrate the intensity of management with risk. Achieving this goal, in turn, requires valid diagnostic and prognostic markers [6]. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease associated with worse clinical presentation. This study was aimed at assessing the glycemic status and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk of persons with T2DM using HbA1c and atherogenic index of plasma (AIP)
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