Curcumin's Effect on Diabetic Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is one of the most devastating consequences of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), especially when combined with other comorbid conditions such as dyslipidemia and hypertension. To lessen the probability of ASCVD, modifying an individual's lifestyle and regulating one's lipid profile, blood pressure, and glucose levels are all beneficial approaches that decrease the risk of ASCVD occurrence. Numerous diseases, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus, have been shown to be significantly influenced by both oxidative stress and inflammation. Curcumin is thought to regulate blood pressure, lipid profile, blood glucose levels. Moreover, It is claimed that curcumin can alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress. Curcumin is therefore suggested to have a beneficial role in lowering the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases.

Inclusion criteria

• Adult Male or female patients aged 40 years or older
• A calculated 10 year ASCVD risk score of 5 % or more
• Patient previously or newly diagnosed with hypertension
• Patient previously or newly diagnosed with dyslipidaemia
• Patients diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes mellitus taking insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent with controlled HbA1c < 10%
• Willingness and ability to give informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

• Congenital or acquired bleeding disorders.
• Cholelithiasis, gall bladder or biliary tract disease or other active liver diseases.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Oral hypoglycemic drugs that affect cardiovascular diseases risk.
• Patients with clinical ASCVD (myocardial infarction, stable or unstable angina, coronary or other arterial revascularization, stroke, transient ischemic attack, or peripheral arterial disease).