Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR): A well assessment tool of glycemic control in Type-2 diabetic patients
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.336.12900Keywords:
NLR, Type 2 diabetes, CRP, HbA1c.Abstract
Background and Objective: Increased neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker as well as predictor of various cardiac and non cardiac disorders. Our aim was to assess the relationship between NLR and different level of glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients.
Methods: An observational study was conducted at diabetic clinic of Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan from September 2016 to February 2017 in which 330 type 2 diabetic patients were randomly divided in to three groups based upon diabetes control according to ADA criteria. Patients in group A with HbA1c ? 7% (excellent control), group B HbA1c 7.0-9.0 % (poor control) and group C HbA1c ? 9 %( worst control). Patients were assessed in terms of complete blood count and C - reactive protein.
Results: As compared to excellent
