Systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the status of carotid intima-media thickness and lipid profiles in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a measurement for subclinical atherosclerosis and has been associated with overall cardiovascular diseases, especially in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We aimed to assess the status of carotid health and lipid profile in T2DM.

Design

This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesised data published from clinical studies.

Data sources

Google Scholar, PubMed and Scopus were searched from inception to 18 January 2024.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Studies conducted in patients with T2DM and those without T2DM were included. Studies conducted in T2DM adults evaluating carotid status and lipid profile were considered.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two authors independently used standardised

SUBMITTER: Mashaba RG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552583 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature