Metabolic syndrome in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus from South India

Conclusion South Indian SLE patients have higher prevalence of NCEP ATP III and WHO defined metabolic syndrome compared to healthy controls. SLE patients have an altered lipid profile, but there was no IR and no association of metabolic syndrome with disease activity or damage.
Source: Indian Journal of Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research