Correlations between anthropometry and lipid profile in type 2 diabetics

Abstract

Over a period of time, anthropometric parameters have evolved into reliable indicators for predicting the incidence of diabetes mellitus. A number of studies have shown correlations between anthropometry and lipid profiles in healthy volunteers. This study examined correlations between anthropometry and lipid profile in type 2 diabetics. The limited observations made in this study reveal that anthropometric parameters are not ideal for predicting lipid profile abnormalities in type 2 diabetics.

Keywords

• Body mass index
• lipid profile
• waist circumference
• waist height ratio
• waist hip ratio