

The apoprotein B/apoprotein A-I ratio is the result of comparisons of apoprotein B (LDL protein constituent ) and apoprotein A-I (HDL protei n constituent). Diabetes mellitus can cause lipid metabolism disorders (dyslipidemia) resulting in an increased level of LDL cholesterol and decreased HDL cholesterol. Homeostatic Model Assessment-Insuline Resistance ( HOMA-IR ) is a c alculation method which function is to measur e the body insulin resistance. Type2 DM is caused by the body cells ’ inability to respond normally to insulin (insulin resistance).


Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the seventh leading cause of death in the world (the occuring rate has reached 400 million people).
