Selenium Levels in Diabetics with and without Heart Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Sotiropoulos Alexios, Papadodima Stavroula A, Papazafiropoulou Athanasia K, Ioannidis Aggelos, Kokkinari Athanasia, Apostolou Ourania, Spiliopoulou Chara A, Athanaselis Sotirios
Primary Institution: General Hospital of Nikaia 'Ag. Panteleimon' - Piraeus, Greece
Hypothesis
Do selenium levels differ between type 2 diabetic subjects with and without coronary artery disease?
Conclusion
Serum selenium levels did not differ between diabetic subjects with and without CAD.
Supporting Evidence
- Selenium levels were measured in 200 diabetic subjects.
- No significant difference in selenium levels was found between the two groups.
- Determinants of selenium levels included sex and glucose levels in those with CAD.
Takeaway
The study found that the amount of selenium in the blood is the same for people with diabetes whether or not they have heart disease.
Methodology
200 type 2 diabetic subjects were studied, with 100 having CAD and 100 not having CAD, and their selenium levels were measured.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to the exclusion of subjects on selenium supplements and the specific population studied.
Limitations
No power sample calculation was performed, and the study was retrospective, limiting causal conclusions.
Participant Demographics
200 type 2 diabetic subjects, 100 with CAD and 100 without CAD, with a mix of genders.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.16
Statistical Significance
p = 0.16
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