Objectives: MPV and PDW are vascular complications markers and improved glycemic control levels are correlated those indicators in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The aim of in this study, MPV and PDW levels were compared type 2 diabetic patients treated with oral antihyperglycemic agent and insulin.
Methods: This study was performed retrospectively on type 2 DM patients who were admitted to Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital. 118 randomly selected patients were divided into 3 groups that were non-diabetic (Group 1), who received OAD therapy (Group 2), and those who received insulin therapy (Group 3). HbA1c, MPV, PDW levels were collected, analyzed and compared with each other.
Results: MPV and PDW values were increased in type 2 DM patients compared to the control group (Group 2; p
Key words: vitamin D; side effects; therapy; physiology; normal values
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