Long-term variability of glycemic markers and risk of all-cause mortality in type 2 diabetes: the Look AHEAD study.

Arnaud D KazePrasanna SanthanamSebhat ErqouRexford S AhimaJustin Basile Echouffo-Tcheugui

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)

A greater variability in HbA1C was associated with elevated risk of mortality. Our findings underscore the need to achieve normal and consistent glycemic control to improve clinical outcomes among individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Keyphrases

glycemic control
type diabetes
blood glucose
weight loss
insulin resistance
cardiovascular events
risk factors
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue