Lipid profile in diabetic children

الملخص EN

Heart problems are an important cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world.

High cholesterol is an important cause which might start in childhood The aim of this study is to assess lipid profile as a risk factor for heart disease.

Fifty two children with diabetes mellitus type 1 were assessed regarding their lipid profile compared to 37 non diabetic children.

The results shows that growth parameters were found lagging behind the normal range for age and sex.Cholesterol and LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) were found high compared to control group (P < 0 .05).