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Waist-to-hip circumference and waist-to-height ratio could strongly predict glycemic control than body mass index among adult patients with diabetes in Ethiopia: ROC analysis.

Abdu OumerAhmed AleZerihun TarikuAragaw HamzaLegesse AberaAshenafi Seifu
Published in: PloS one (2022)
Poor glycemic control is a public health concern and obesity indicators, typically WC, WHR, and WHtR, have a better predictive performance for poor glycemic control than BMI.
Keyphrases
  • glycemic control
  • body mass index
  • type diabetes
  • weight gain
  • weight loss
  • public health
  • insulin resistance
  • blood glucose
  • physical activity
  • high fat diet induced
  • blood pressure