Abstract:
A cross sectional study conducted in Khartoum state
during the period from March to December 2011,
compared the serum levels of Magnesium and Urate of 67
diabetic patients as a test group, and a 33 apparently
healthy individuals as a control group. Age and Gender
were matched between the study group and the Control
Group. Serum Magnesium and Urate were determined
using spectrophotometer and kits from Biosystem
Company.
The serum levels of Magnesium were significantly
reduced (p < 0.05) when compared with the control
group (non-diabetic), whereas the serum levels of Urate
were significantly Raised. The data was analyzed using
SPSS computer program. There was no correlation of
statistical difference between the Body Mass Index and
the serum levels of Magnesium and no correlation
between the Body Mass Index and the serum levels of
Urate. There was a weak positive correlation between the
duration of diabetes and the serum levels of magnesium
and a positive correlation between the duration of
diabetes and the serum levels of Urate. Also there was no
correlation between the serum levels of Urate and serum
levels of Magnesium.
In conclusion:
The serum levels of Magnesium are reduced in diabetic
patients with type 2 whereas that of Urate is raised. The
serum levels of Magnesium have positive correlation with
the duration of diabetes, as well as the serum levels of
Urate have a positive correlation with the duration of the
disease. The serum levels of Magnesium have no
correlation with the Body Mass Index (BMI); neither the
serum levels of Urate have a correlation with the BMI.
