Hyperhomocysteinemia Promotes Carotid Artery Damage in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients Without Hypercholesterolemia

Background: The relationship between serum homocysteine levels and carotid artery damage in subjects with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus remains unclear. The effect of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHCY) on carotid artery damage in patients with different cholesterol levels needs to be further investigated. Methods: In total 456 newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes from Beijing Chaoyang Hospital were recruited into the study. Patients were divided...