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Helen There have been literature reports that elevated ferritin is an additional risk factor is patients at risk for type 2 DM. The higher the ferritin the higher the risk. I hope this is of some help Joe -----Original Message----- From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Smith Helen - Consultant Clinical Biochemist Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 9:43 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Type 2 DM & ferritin Dear List Members, I've had a query from a colleague regarding the indications for assaying ferritin in type 2 diabetics. Is anyone aware of the need to do this? Does it have any additional significance in T2DM that is not applicable to the non-diabetic population, other than looking for haemochromatosis as a cause of type 2 DM? Thanks for your help. Helen Smith ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/