Association between Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease in Elderly Patients with Diabetes: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Sung Woo ParkJung Hwan ParkKyungdo HanChang Beom LeeDong Sun KimSung Hoon Yu

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2021)

Our study with elderly patients with diabetes results suggest that while BMI is an inadequate risk indicator for outcomes related to obesity, WC is a suitable alternative.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
weight gain
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
weight loss
middle aged
high fat diet induced
body mass index
community dwelling
adipose tissue
physical activity
cardiovascular risk factors