Serum Aminotransferases Level in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus attending a Tertiary Care Center, Kathmandu

Abstract

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is increasing with the rise in obesity and metabolic risk factors like diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetics are highly prone to deranged liver function test. Increase in serum aminotransferases level is an indicator of hepatocellular injury. The aim of this study is to correlate serum aminotransferases level with anthropometric measurements, diabetic retinopathy and types of treatment received in diabetics. A total of 236 patients (142 females) of age more than 40 years with type 2 diabetes attending Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital between February 2016 and January 2017 were included in this cross-sectional observational study. Blood samples were sent for fasting blood sugar, HbA1c and serum aminotransferases tests. Body mass index and waist hip ratio were measured as per standard protocol. Fundoscopy was done in all patients. Pearson and independent t-test were applied to see the correlation between the variables. The mean HbA1c was 8.01± 2.08. In the sub group analysis, serum aminotransferases level was significantly high in patients with poor glycemic control, higher body mass index and waist hip ratio (p value < 0.001). Patients with diabetic retinopathy also had higher serum aminotransferases level (p value < 0.001). Pearson correlation between HbA1c with serum alanine aminotransferases level was significant (r=0.76, n=5, p value < 0.001).