Food insecurity is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes: a case-control study of new referrals to the University clinics, Shiraz, Southern Iran.

Narjes NajibiRoya FirooziShaghayegh ShahrezaeeMohammadreza EshraghianMilad Daneshi-MaskooniAhmadreza Dorosty-Motlagh

Published in: BMC public health (2019)

The prevalence of FI in patients with T2D was significantly higher compared to the controls. FI was an important risk factor for T2D, even after controlling for the potential confounders. Further studies are suggested.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
primary care
risk factors
glycemic control
case control
cardiovascular disease
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
climate change