ea0020p349 | Diabetes and Cardiovascular | ECE2009
Kilicli Fatih
, Dokmetas Hatice Sebila
, Candan Ferhan
, Ozsahin Sefa Levent
, Korkmaz Serdal
, Amasyali Elvan
, Fakioglu Koray
, Acibucu Fettah
, Dal Kursat
Background: Plasma carnitine insufficiency has been caused muscle weakness. Carnitine levels and pulmonary functions were lower in patients with diabetes.Objective: To determine whether pulmonary functions are correlated with carnitine levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.Setting: Internal medicine outpatient clinic of a university hospital.Methods: Forty-nine patients with type 2 diabetes and 34 healthy c...