Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Status in Male and Female Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Authors

  • Nirjala Laxmi Madhikarmi Department of Biochemistry, M. B. Kedia Dental College, Chapakaiya, Birgunj
  • Prem Prakash Singh Department of Biochemistry, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
  • Tarannum Khatun Department of obstetrics & Gynaecology, National Medical college and Teaching hospital, Birgunj

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/medphoenix.v1i1.17880

Keywords:

Antioxidant, Diabetes Mellitus, Lipid peroxidation, Oxidative stress

Abstract

Background: Free radicals are reactive oxygen species which cause lipid peroxidation precipitating many metabolic diseases including Diabetes Mellitus. However, these free radicals are quenched by substances known as antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E and several other compounds. Lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status were investigated in patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus- Pokhara, Nepal.

Methods: The extent of lipid peroxidation was assessed by thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and the antioxidant parameter estimations were total antioxidant activity, Vitamin C and Vitamin E assessed in Type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus patients along with matched healthy counterparts.

Results: The lipid peroxidation was increased in male Type 1 and 2 diabetic patients whereas female group showed decreased level as compared to its healthy counterparts. Similarly, the total antioxidant activity was found to be decreased in the diabetic group. The lipid peroxidation parameter and antioxidant status were statistically significant at p< 0.05.

Conclusion: Oxidative stress and antioxidant status varied in male and female patients suffering from diabetes either Type 1 or Type 2. Apart from gender basis of evaluating oxidative stress, variables based on diet, habitat, socioeconomic status, education, etc. can also be considered.

MED Phoenix

 Volume (1), Issue (1) July 2016, page: 10-14

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Published

2017-07-31

How to Cite

Madhikarmi, N. L., Singh, P. P., & Khatun, T. (2017). Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Status in Male and Female Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Med Phoenix, 1(1), 10–14. https://doi.org/10.3126/medphoenix.v1i1.17880

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016)

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