Evaluation of Bone Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Harjeet Singh1, Visesh Kumar1, Ajay Kumar Singh1
1Department of Biochemistry, MRAMC, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Background:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) has affected over 387 million patients globally, expected to reach 592 million by the end of 2035. It is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia caused by either insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both.
Materials And Methods:
The present study was designed to estimate the levels of different bone markers; serum Vitamin D, alkaline phosphatase, phosphorus, and calcium in patients with type 2 DM (T2DM). The study was conducted on patients aged 20-50 years diagnosed with T2DM, who were attending the outpatient/inpatient department of internal medicine.
Results:
The levels of calcium were decreased in the patients with diabetes and also the study proved a negative correlation between calcium and random plasma glucose (RPG). There was a significant negative correlation between RPG and serum 25(OH)D3.
Conclusion:
We conclude that Vitamin D insufficiency is frequent in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Sunshine exposure daily for 15 min on the face and hands is necessary to elevate the sunlight Vitamin D levels.
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