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SUBMITTER: Sunil B
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7481147 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Sunil Bhuvana B Ashraf Ambika P AP
Current diabetes reports 20200909 10
<h4>Purpose of review</h4>Cardiovascular (CV) disease is a major cause of mortality in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Dyslipidemia is prevalent in children with T2D and is a known risk factor for CVD. In this review, we critically examine the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and recommendations for dyslipidemia management in pediatric T2D.<h4>Recent findings</h4>Dyslipidemia is multifactorial and related to poor glycemic control, insulin resistance, inflammation, and genetic susceptibility. Curre ...[more]