An analysis of correlation factors of hyperuricemia in elderly patients with type 2 diabetic mellitus
- VernacularTitle:老年2型糖尿病患者高尿酸血症的相关因素分析
- Author:
Yan WANG
;
Yao WANG
;
Jiamin CHI
;
Xin LIU
;
Ying JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetis Mellitus type 2;
Urine acid;
Gout
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2003;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the correlation factors of hyperuricemia in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM). Methods Two hundred and fifty-six inpatients with T2DM were divided into elderly(n=168)and non-elderly(n=88)groups. Another 37 elderly non-DM cases were as control. The parameters of serum uric acid and creatinine, urinary uric acid, pH and creatinine, clearance rates of uric acid and creatinine(Ccr)were determined and compared among 3 groups. Results The elderly T2DM group had higher level of serum uric acid than did non-elderly T2DM and control groups(all P
