Relationship of triglyceride levels with A1C and adiponectin in Haitian Americans with type 2 diabetes (1029.4)

Abstract

Background: Increased serum levels of triglycerides may dysregulate metabolic processes. We investigated the associations of triglyceride levels with Hemoglobin A1C (A1C) and adiponectin in Haitian Americans with type 2 diabetes.Methods: This is a cross‐sectional study of 140 Haitian Americans with type 2 diabetes. Following informed consent, information on sociodemographics, dietary and lifestyle factors were obtained. Serum triglyceride levels were assayed by enzymatic methods. Percentages for A1C were measured from whole blood samples using Roche Tina Quant method. Serum adiponectin was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Results: Serum triglyceride levels were inversely associated with adiponectin levels (β = ‐0.238, p = 0.007), positively associated with A1C (β = 0.172, p = 0.046), and milk consumption (β = 0.215, p = 0.013). Serum triglyceride levels were significantly associated with TV watching (β = 0.273, p = 0.001).Conclusion: Elevated serum triglyceride levels need to be identified early in the management of type 2 diabetes in Haitian Americans to prevent diabetes complications. Dietary and lifestyle factors may independently modulate triglyceride levels.Grant Funding Source: Supported by NIH/NIDDK sponsored grant.