Comparative Study of Glycated Hemoglobin and Lipid Profile among Healthy Obese and Non-obese Young Individuals from Western India

Dr. Reshakiran J Shendye; Dr. Sunita M Aghade

Volume : X, Issue : VI, June - 2020

Comparative Study of Glycated Hemoglobin and Lipid Profile among Healthy Obese and Non-obese Young Individuals from Western India

Dr. Reshakiran J Shendye, Dr. Sunita M Aghade

Abstract :

Introduction: The menace of obesity is attaining an epidemic worldwide with immense health and economic implications. It is a complex multifaceted disorder associated with serious non–communicable diseases like diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disorders. This study was designed to analyze the association of obesity with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipid profile components. Materials and Methods: This study included 60 obese and 60 non–obese apparently healthy young adults. The anthropometric characteristics, HbA1c and lipid profile variables – Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglycerides (TG), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) were assessed in all the study participants. Result: The mean values of HbA1c, TC, TG and LDL were significantly increased while HDL was decreased in obese than non–obese group. Body mass index showed significant positive correlation with HbA1c, TC and LDL and negative correlation with HDL. Conclusion: We found that although young, obese individuals are at high risk of developing cardio–metabolic complications in near future. Preventive strategies like therapeutic life style modifications should be robustly encouraged to curb the burden of these disorders, thereby improving lifespan and quality of life. This will redefine the paradigms of obesity care in India.