Association of interleukin 6 and uric acid levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) coupled with hypertension (HTN) are leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Association of Interleukin 6 and uric acid levels can be used for early detection of CAD in patients with T2DM. This cross sectional study included 120 study participants, were sub grouped into three Group 1: controls (n=30), Group 2: CAD, HTN without T2DM (n=30) and Group 3: CAD, HTN with T2DM (n=30).