Association between weight-adjusted waist index and risk of diabetes mellitus type 2 in United States adults and the predictive value of obesity indicators.

Published in: BMC public health (2024)

Higher WWI values had a higher prevalence of T2DM in US individuals, especially in adults under 40. WWI has the strongest ability to predict T2DM. Therefore, the importance of WWI in the early identification of T2DM in US adults should be emphasized.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight loss
glycemic control
type diabetes
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
risk factors
physical activity
adipose tissue