Association of helicobacter pylori infection with lipid metabolism and 10-year cardiovascular risk in diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have shown that Helicobacter pylori infection is not only a risk factor for gastrointestinal diseases but also associated with various non-digestive conditions. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Helicobacter pylori infection on the risk of lipid metabolism disorders and cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes mellitus.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at a health examination center. Data from life questionnaires, laboratory tests, the carbon-13 urea breath test, and the Framingham Risk Score were collected from 266 patients with diabetes. All participants were categorized into Helicobacter pylori-uninfected and Helicobacter pylori-infected groups based on the carbon-13 urea breath test results. Differences i

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11981135 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature