Relationship between hematologic inflammatory markers and glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Journal: Research Square
Year: 2023

Abstract Background: Hematologic inflammatory biomarkers derived from a complete blood count (CBC) are elevated in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM). In low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, a CBC is an affordable and easily available test, even in hard-to-reach rural areas. Glycated hemoglobin (Hb A1c), a measure of glycemic control, has been found to correlate with hematologic inflammatory markers. In Nigeria, where the cost of health care is expensive, and patients largely pay out