Abstract

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its associated factors such as dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Aims and
Objective: To assess lipid profile and its relation with blood glucose levels in patients with MetS.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 72 male patients with MetS. Anthropometry, lipid profile, blood glucose, and presence of MetS (JIS criteria) were determined.
Results: High triglyceride (TG) level (>200 mg/dL, 44.4%) was the most common dyslipidemia followed by low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (240 mg/dL, 13.8%) and high lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol levels (>160 mg/dL, 9.7%) were observed. On comparison, no significant differences in lipid levels of MetS patients with normal fasting glucose, impaired fasting glucose, and type 2 diabetes mellitus were observed.
Conclusions: Dyslipidemia was frequent in patients with MetS. High TG was the most common lipid abnormality, and a large number of patients had more than one abnormal lipid parameter. Based on their respective blood glucose levels, an identical pattern of dyslipidemia was observed in the study population.