Effects of folic acid supplementation on serum homocysteine levels lipid profiles and vascular parameters in post-menopausal Korean women with type 2 diabetes mellitus

摘要

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVESComplications of diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, are associated with increased mortality among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Homocysteine has been recently identified as a predictor of cardiovascular disease-related complications in diabetes. We investigated whether or not supplementation with folic acid tablets can lower homocysteine levels and improve parameters related with vascular complications.