Association Between Changes in Biochemical Parameters and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Iraqi Patients in Kerbala.
الباحث الأول:
Fatema Ali AL Kafhage
الباحثين الآخرين:
Amaal Sahib Al-Zughaibi 3,Maryam Kadhim Al Shemery 4, sajad A Alkhanger
المجلة:
Journal of Kerbala University
تاريخ النشر:
31 ديسمبر، 2025
مختصر البحث:
:Diabetes mellitus has become a major global health concern
and is associated with a wide range of metabolic and biochemical
disturbances. The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Iraq,
particularly in the Kerbala Governorate, highlight…
:Diabetes mellitus has become a major global health concern
and is associated with a wide range of metabolic and biochemical
disturbances. The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Iraq,
particularly in the Kerbala Governorate, highlights the need to better
understand its contributing factors and biochemical correlates. This study
aims to evaluate the metabolic profile of adult diabetic patients in Kerbala
and to determine the association between diabetes and selected biochemical
indicators. Methods: One hundred diabetic adults (40 patient and 10
control) were assessed through medical history, physical examination, and
laboratory tests, including BMI, fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin,
zinc, and vitamin D. Results :Age and BMI showed strong correlations
with diabetes. BMI distribution was 47.5% healthy weight, 37.5%
overweight, 5% obese, and less than 10% underweight. Zinc and vitamin D
showed a significant negative relationship, while fasting glucose and
HbA1c showed positive correlations. About 65% of participants were on
insulin therapy. Conclusion Age, BMI, and changes in zinc and vitamin D
levels are important indicators linked to type 2 diabetes. Monitoring these
markers may improve disease management.