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    Dyslipidemia among newly diagnosed type ii diabetes mellitus patients attending selected clinics in Dar es salaam, Tanzania
    (Kairuki University, 2025) Maro, Wenseslaus F.
    Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) poses a growing global public-health challenge, commonly accompanied by dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. About 64 percent of people with T2DM have dyslipidemia, increasing cardiovascular risk and healthcare costs. In Tanzania, evidence on the metabolic status of newly diagnosed T2DM patients is scarce. This study therefore assessed the prevalence of dyslipidemia among newly diagnosed T2DM patients in Dar es Salaam and examined its association with glycemic control, hypertension, and obesity. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from July to August 2025 at two diabetic clinics located at selected hospitals, involving 196 adults diagnosed with Type II Diabetes Mellitus within the past year. Data collection included structured questionnaires, anthropometric assessments, and laboratory tests for lipid profiles and HbA1c levels Among 196 newly diagnosed Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients, 53.1% had dyslipidemia, reflecting a high burden of lipid abnormalities. Although there was no significant association between dyslipidemia and glycemic control (p=0.813), significant relationships were observed with pre-hypertension (p=0.034), abnormal BMI (p=0.042), and increased waist circumference (p=0.006). The study emphasizes early detection and management of dyslipidemia to prevent cardiovascular complications in Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients. It recommends routine lipid profiling during initial diagnosis, alongside comprehensive primary care that includes cardiovascular risk assessment and lifestyle counseling. Further longitudinal studies are needed to explore long-term effects of lipid abnormalities on glycemic control and guide diabetes management policies.