ea0049ep580 | Diabetes therapy | ECE2017
Shargorodsky Marina
, Omelchenko Elena
Introduction: Metformin is effective in reducing cardiovascular mortality, however may decrease vitamin B12 and folate levels, and increase levels of homocysteine. Hyperhomocysteinemia is associated with adverse impact on lipid parameters and renal function. The present study was designed to determine the effect of homocysteine lowering therapy by using group B vitamins and folate supplementations on lipid metabolism especially HDL cholesterol as well as kidney function assess...