The Ratio of Serum Eicosapentaenoic Acid to Arachidonic Acid Is Associated With Renal Impairment and Diabetic Macroangiopathies in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

Authors :: Hiroyuki Ito
Hiroshi Ohira
Toshiya Chinen
Takashi Omoto
Masahiro Shinozaki
Shinya Nishio
Mariko Abe
Shinichi Antoku
Mizuo Mifune
Michiko Toagane
Source :: Diabetes Care; Jan2014, Vol. 37 Issue 1, pe7-e8, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: The article presents a study which assessed the ratio of serum eicosapentaenoic acid to arachidonic acid (EPA/AA) and its correlation with renal impairment and diabetic macroangiopathies in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. It also cites the diabetic risk factors including age, sex and smoking history. Based on the results, a lower serum EPA/AA ratio is linked with coronary heart disease and renal impairment in older patients with diabetes.

Subjects :: ARACHIDONIC acid
KIDNEY diseases
TYPE 2 diabetes
DIABETES risk factors
SMOKING

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