Linking Diabetes and Dyslipidemia: Hospital-Based Evidence from Haryana

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is frequently accompanied by dyslipidemia, a major risk factor for cardiovascular complications. This
hospital-based cross-sectional study from Faridabad, Haryana, examined 947 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
to assess the prevalence and patterns of dyslipidemia. The findings revealed a higher occurrence of lipid abnormalities in
urban populations compared to rural groups. Low HDL-C, elevated LDL-C, and hypertriglyceridemia were the most
common abnormalities, with notable gender-specific differences. These results underscore the importance of early lipid
screening, lifestyle interventions, and effective management strategies to reduce long-term complications in T2DM patients.