Research Article

Prevalence of Dyslipidemia at Onset and During Follow-Up in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Volume: 47 Number: 1 March 29, 2025
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Prevalence of Dyslipidemia at Onset and During Follow-Up in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Objectives: This study assessed the prevalence of dyslipidemia in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) at diagnosis and after one year, examining the effects of glycemic control on lipid levels. Material and methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 56 T1DM patients (30 males, 26 females) aged 10-18 years. These patients were monitored every three months for at least one year. Data on lipid profiles and glycemic control were collected at baseline and after one year. Results: Dyslipidemia prevalence significantly decreased from 60.7% at baseline to 26.8% after one year (p < 0.001). At follow-up, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglyceride (TG) levels were significantly lower compared to baseline (7.95 ± 1.73% vs. 13.45 ± 2.45%, 84.07 ± 27.55 mg/dl vs. 94.84 ± 27.87 mg/dl, and 78.75 ± 29.93 mg/dl vs. 105.98 ± 58.95 mg/dl, respectively) (p < 0.001, p = 0.007, p = 0.001). Total cholesterol (TC) also decreased, though the difference was near significance (151.20 ± 25.55 mg/dl vs. 159.79 ± 29.78 mg/dl, p = 0.05). High-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels increased significantly (55.60 ± 11.10 mg/dl vs. 49.63 ± 13.46 mg/dl, p < 0.001). Females had higher HDL levels than males (60.08 ± 12.37 mg/dl vs. 51.71 ± 8.24 mg/dl, p = 0.004). HbA1c levels showed a positive correlation with TC, LDL, and TG, and a negative correlation with HDL. Conclusion: This study highlights a significant reduction in dyslipidemia in pediatric T1DM patients after one year, linked to improved glycemic control. Effective HbA1c management is crucial for better lipid profiles and reduced cardiovascular risk.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

March 29, 2025

Publication Date

March 29, 2025

Submission Date

February 11, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 13, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 47 Number: 1

AMA
1.Sönmez AB, Tütüncüler F. Prevalence of Dyslipidemia at Onset and During Follow-Up in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. CMJ. 2025;47(1):26-31. doi:10.7197/cmj.1636303