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Relationship between Platelet Index and Lipid Metabolism, Coagulation Function, and Inflammation in Diabetic Patients
Background:
Platelets are overactive in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study analyzed the relationship between platelet index and lipid metabolism, coagulation function, and inflammation in T2DM patients.
Methods:
This study enrolled 60 T2DM patients and 60 healthy subjects (age- and gender-matched). Mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) were evaluated, and their associations with lipid metabolism (TG and HDL-C), coagulation function (vWF and PAI-1), and inflammation (IL-6 and TNF-α) were analyzed.
Results:
T2DM patients had increased MPV and PDW. Furthermore, the platelet index was correlated with the levels of TG, HDL-C, vWF, PAI-1, IL-6, and TNF-α.
Conclusions:
MPV and PDW are increased in T2DM patients. Moreover, platelet index was associated with lipid metabolism disorder, coagulation dysfunction, and inflammatory response in T2DM patients.
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