Lipoprotein (a) is not significantly associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus: cross-sectional study of 1604 cases and 7983 controls.

Chang LiuMing-Xing XuYong-Ming HeXin ZhaoXiao-Jiao DuXiang-Jun Yang

Published in: Acta diabetologica (2017)

The current study suggested that there was a lack of association of Lp(a) levels with prevalent T2DM. In contrast, Lp(a) levels were significantly associated with CAD in a dose-responding manner. Our findings provided evidence for differential approaches to higher Lp(a) levels in patients with T2DM or with CAD.

Keyphrases

coronary artery disease
glycemic control
computed tomography
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular risk factors
low density lipoprotein