Low Triglyceride Levels and Metabolic Control in Type 1 Diabetes
Author Information
Author(s): Alcantara Leticia M, Silveira Nathalia E, Dantas Joana R, Araujo Paula B, de Oliveira Marcus M, Milech Adolpho, Zajdenverg Lenita, Rodacki Melanie, de Oliveira José E P
Primary Institution: Hospital Universitario Clementino Fraga Filho - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil
Hypothesis
What is the relationship between low triglyceride levels and metabolic control in patients with type 1 diabetes?
Conclusion
Low triglyceride levels may be associated with better metabolic control in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Supporting Evidence
- 21.1% of patients had low triglyceride levels.
- Patients with triglycerides below 50 mg/dL had a lower HbA1c compared to those with normal levels.
- High triglyceride levels were associated with poor metabolic control.
Takeaway
Having low triglycerides is good for people with type 1 diabetes because it might help them control their blood sugar better.
Methodology
Retrospective analysis of medical charts of patients with type 1 diabetes, classified by triglyceride levels.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of a control group and the specific demographic of the sample.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and was conducted on a young population, which may not represent all individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Participant Demographics
180 individuals (100 women, 80 men) with a mean age of 25.2 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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