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Evaluation of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT) in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetic Clinic, Guyana

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.290
Pages: 
23-6
Synopsis: 
In this study, high prevalence of elevated Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT) in type 2 diabetic patients showed a strong association with metformin use and ethnicity, particular those of Indian decent. Family history showed a greater of high ALT followed by current illness.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the prevalence of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) abnormalities and contributing factors in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the diabetic clinic of public hospital, Guyana.

Accepted: 
12 Aug, 2016
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e-Published: 12 Aug, 2016
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