Summary:
Background: Factors associated for the development of
metabolic syndrome vary from region to region and race to
race. Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the
prevalence of metabolic syndrome and phenotype of newly
diagnosed IGT and DM subjects. Methods: In this cross
sectional study 100 DM and 44 IGT subjects recruited from
OPD BIRDEM hospital. BMI, Neck, and waist
circumference, WHR and blood pressure were collected by
skilled trainer using modern equipments. Serum glucose
was measured by glucose-oxidase method and lipid profile
was measured by enzymatic-colorimetric method. Results:
Glycemic status was higher in diabetic subjects (12±5; ABF