The relationship of management modality in Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes to components of metabolic syndrome, {gamma} glutamyl transferase and highly sensitive C-reactive protein

Conclusions:
High levels of GGT and hs-CRP are associated with components of MS and poor glycemic control, hence increased cardiovascular risk. Due to their value as independent risk predictors of vascular injury, these measures should be included in routine monitoring of patients with T2DM.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease - August 15, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Bahijri, S. M., Ahmed, M., Al-Shali, K., Bokhari, S., Alhozali, A., Borai, A., Gusti, A., Ajabnoor, G., Alghamdi, A., Asiri, M., Tuomilehto, J. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research