The role of diet therapy and ECG monitoring in preventing cardiovascular diseases in diabetes mellitus: A review

Abstract

Background: Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Corrective diet and Regular ECG monitoring can be used as a tool for prevention and timely diagnosis.

 Introduction: Diabetes increases the risk of atherosclerosis, which is associated with Acute coronary syndrome. Almost 25 to 30% of patients who have ACS also have diabetes (1). Acute Coronary syndrome (ACS) represents a group of diseases with abnormal S T elevations, which is detectable through ECG graphs. Patients with diabetes frequently exhibit dyslipidemia, which is an abnormal level of 1 or more types of fat in blood, which over time can lead to vascular abnormalities (2). High concentration of serum- Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL) indicates a tendency for clot formation. High Concentration of these fatty acids in the blood is largely a consequence of the unhealthy dietary habits of diabetic patients apart from the metabolic disorder itself.

Method: Search engines for example PUBMED and GOOGLE SCHOLAR were explored to find out the evidence in the given respect for past 10 years. Only English language studies were included.

 Result and Discussions: Significant relationship has been established by previous research studies, suggestive of the coincidence of dyslipidemia in diabetic people ultimately associated with an increased risk of heart attack. Regular Electrocardiogram monitoring and a remedial diet are highly advisable to avoid cardiac emergencies in the diabetic population.