Studies on Kidney Function and Lipid Profile among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital
Sr No:
Page No:
22-34
Language:
English
Authors:
Aquel Rene Lopez*, Siaw Aaron Kwakye, Emmanuel Amponsah, Baiden Louisa, Bless Hanyabui
Received:
2025-11-25
Accepted:
2025-12-27
Published Date:
2026-01-05
Abstract:
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major public health concern and is
frequently complicated by renal dysfunction and dyslipidemia, which significantly increase
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Evidence on the combined burden of kidney impairment
and lipid abnormalities among diabetic patients in Ghana remains limited. This study assessed
kidney function and lipid profile patterns and examined their relationship with glycemic control
and lifestyle factors among patients with T2DM attending Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 121 adults with T2DM
aged ≥30 years. Data on socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors were collected
using a structured questionnaire. Fasting blood samples were analyzed for renal function indices,
lipid profile parameters, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) using standard laboratory methods.
Dyslipidemia was defined using NCEP ATP III criteria, and kidney disease was classified
according to KDIGO 2012 guidelines. Statistical analyses were performed using STATA version
18, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: The mean age of participants was 61.02 ± 13.32 years, and 70.25% were female. The
prevalence of dyslipidemia was 22.31%, while kidney disease was observed in 76.86% of
participants. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) showed strong negative correlations
with serum creatinine (r = −0.898, p < 0.001) and urea (r = −0.610, p < 0.001). Triglyceride
levels were significantly higher among participants with poor glycemic control (p = 0.033),
whereas other lipid parameters did not vary significantly across HbA1c categories. Advancing
age, physical inactivity, and inadequate sleep duration were significantly associated with kidney
disease.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates a high burden of renal dysfunction and a moderate
prevalence of dyslipidemia among patients with T2DM. Poor glycemic control was specifically
associated with elevated triglyceride levels, while lifestyle and demographic factors played a
significant role in renal impairment. Routine monitoring of renal and lipid parameters, alongside
targeted lifestyle interventions, is essential to reduce diabetes-related complications.
Keywords:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Kidney disease; Dyslipidemia; Lipid profile; Glycemic control; Ghana.