Elevated cardiac troponin I, creatine kinase and myoglobin and their relationship with cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: Elevated cardiac troponin I, Creatine kinase (CK-MB) and Myoglobin levels are observed in the setting of acute myocardial damage. However sub-clinical elevations occur in patients with diabetes mellitus. This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the presence of multiple cardiovascular risk factors and the metabolic syndrome and elevations in cardiac markers in patients with type2 diabetes mellitus.

Isolated postprandial hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Center.

Background: Postprandial hyperglycemia has been shown to be an independent cardiovascular risk factor. Some studies have reported that postprandial hyperglycemia is common and can occur even in patients with normal fasting glucose levels. This has been referred to as isolated postprandial hyperglycemia.