Study of the Level of Cystatin C in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Obesity

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Abstract

Obesity is a major factor in metabolic disorders and premature deaths in developing countries. The risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) increases many folds in association with obesity. Cystatin C is an early marker for nephropathy, and it can also predict peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy and arterial sclerosis apart from renal function. Cystatin C is also associated with Cardiovascular events and limb ischemia Associated complications deteriorate the quality of life of patients and increase the morbidity rate.