Journal of Pharmacogenomics & Pharmacoproteomics

Melaku Umeta

Publications

• Research Article
  Profiles of Liver Function Tests among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Who are Receiving Different Anti-Diabetic Drugs Attending Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospitals
  Author(s): Desaleng Dango, Melaku Umeta, Solomon Genet, Menakath Menon, Tedla Kebede and Jemal BekerDesaleng Dango, Melaku Umeta, Solomon Genet, Menakath Menon, Tedla Kebede and Jemal Beker
  
  Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia with disturbances of carbohydrates, fat and protein metabolism resulting from insufficient insulin secretion, defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Individuals with type 2 diabetes have a higher incidence of liver function abnormalities. The objective of this study was to investigate profile of liver function tests among type 2 diabetic patients who are receiving different anti-diabetic drugs attending Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted on 70 type 2 diabetic patients who are receiving different anti-diabetic drugs and 35 type 2 diabetic patients who do not receive any medication were recruited for this study. The blood was taken at the fasting period and liver enzymes.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2153-0645.1000163

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