Endocrine Abstracts

Background/aim: Lipoprotein a (Lpa) is a major atherogenic factor associated with increased cardiovascular risk among patients with type 1 diabetes (t1D). This study investigated the possible relationship of Lpa levels to the metabolic profile, bone status and kidney function of patients with T1D.Materials and methods: 122 adult patients with T1D (70 males and 52 females), were studied in an observational cross-sectional study. Demographic, clinical and ...