Dyslipidemia in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in a Rural Community in Ganadougou, Mali: A Cross-Sectional Study
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How to cite: Diawara, A.; Coulibaly, D.M.; Kone, D.; Traore, M.A.; Bazi, D.S.; Kassogue, O.; Sylla, D.; Fofana, F.G.; Diabaté, O.; Sangaré, M.; Nieantao, I.A.; Keїta, K.; Diarra, M.; Li, J.; Cisse, C.; Abbas, T.Y.; Zheng, C.; Fatumo, S.; Traore, K.; Wele, M.; Diakité, M.; Doumbia, S.O.; Shaffer, J.G. Dyslipidemia in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in a Rural Community in Ganadougou, Mali: A Cross-Sectional Study. Preprints 2023, 2023010508. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0508.v1 Diawara, A.; Coulibaly, D.M.; Kone, D.; Traore, M.A.; Bazi, D.S.; Kassogue, O.; Sylla, D.; Fofana, F.G.; Diabaté, O.; Sangaré, M.; Nieantao, I.A.; Keїta, K.; Diarra, M.; Li, J.; Cisse, C.; Abbas, T.Y.; Zheng, C.; Fatumo, S.; Traore, K.; Wele, M.; Diakité, M.; Doumbia, S.O.; Shaffer, J.G. Dyslipidemia in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in a Rural Community in Ganadougou, Mali: A Cross-Sectional Study. Preprints 2023, 2023010508. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0508.v1
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Just a few remarks towards improving the manuscript:
(1) Abstract:
Sentence ‘Demographic and lipid profiles were collected through cross-sectional surveys and blood tests': better to separate these two factors ('Demographic characteristics’ and ‘lipid profiles’) putting each with its own collection method.
(2)Methodology section:
a) Authors may wish to start this section with a clear succinct up-front statement of their research method(s) (e. g “This is a prospective observational cross-section study carried out between November 2021 and March 2022, aiming at ....").
b) Figure 1 caprion: Better to remove 'The star represents Mali’s capital city of Bamako’ because it is repeated later in the same caption.
c) The part in the Figure 1 caption: 'Participating municipalities included Nièna, Zanièna,Benkadi, and Finkolo-Ganadougou. Ganadougou is approximately 323 kilometers (201 miles) southeast of Bamako’ may better be moved to the main text with referencing or disclosing the source of all the demographic and geographical information.
d) Equation of the sample size can be put in a separate line (or block text) in a central alignment, with the explanations of its symbols in the next line(s).
e) Definitions: Suggest putting each defined criterion or diagnosis in a subheading or paragraph.
(3) Results:
Omit ‘age group’ in the sentence: ‘Dyslipidemia status did not statistically differ according to sex, age group, T2D treatment, T2D duration, hypercreatinemia status, glycemic balance, or physical activity.’ (as age group showed statistical significance).
(4) Discussion:
a) The sentence ‘For this reason, telehealth and education campaigns may provide viable solutions.’: Kindly elaborate more on telehealth role, and place as short sentence also in the conclusion as one of the recommendations.
b) Regarding the statement ‘For instance, it is estimated that 59.7% of T2D cases are undiagnosed’: please explain what specific base population is resembled by ‘59.7%’; and remember to reference the statement.
(5) Conclusions:
The study elicited important info and situation discoveries that would greatly guide public health. Specific clear recommendations to health authorities or concerned chronic disease prevention program entities should be provided/suggested here.
Thank you