The Pattern and Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Diabetes Clinic at Tripoli University Hospital

This study aims to determine the prevalence and patterns of dyslipidemia in diabetic patients attending diabetes clinic at Tripoli university hospital. A total of 213 patients were included in this cross-sectional study, which analyzed lipid profiles, demographic factors, and associated health conditions. The results indicated a high prevalence of dyslipidemia among libyan diabetic patients, with 47.7% of patients exhibiting lipid abnormalities. The most common lipid abnormality was high LDL cholesterol (52.8%), followed by low HDL cholesterol (43.4%) and the abnormality in triglycerides in the study group was 3.8%. The study also found significant associations between dyslipidemia and factors such as age, obesity (BMI), and hypertension. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to manage dyslipidemia in diabetic patients.