DIABETES MELLITUS AND LDL OXIDATION

In diabetes mellitus, LDL is glycosylated by the process of glycosylation, i.e.attachment
of sugar to LDL-C.This modified LDL-C makes it stick to the arteries,thus enhancing the
process of atherosclerosis and heart disease.

SECONDARY DIABETES
It can occur due to a number of causes:
* Hormonal abnormalities.
* Insulin receptor disorders
* Pancreatic disease
* Drug induced diabetes
* Corticosteroid administration
* Genetic syndrome.