Endocrine Abstracts

Background and Aims: The identification of metabolic syndrome (MS) is important so that components of this syndrome can be managed appropriately to prevent or delay progression of associated cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome as the NCEP/ATP III criteria in a selected population of type 2 diabetes from the Tirana Register of Diabetes.Materials and Methods: In Tirana district we rand...

Background and aims: Diabetic patients are at increased risk for macrovascular complications and lower extremity amputations. Knowing their metabolic control degree, and lipid profile, through an early intervention, we can reduce their risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and diabetes complications. The aim of our study was to determine the lipid profile of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.Patients and methods: Hundred patients, selected...