The visceral adiposity index and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in China: A national cohort analysis.

Jin-Yue YuQian YiGe ChenLeying HouQing LiuYunhan XuYiwen QiuPeige Song

Published in: Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews (2021)

This study demonstrated the significant associations of baseline VAI and its transitions with the risk of new-onset T2DM. Early prevention efforts are needed to control the development of T2DM in Chinese with high-VAI levels.

Keyphrases

glycemic control
insulin resistance
quality improvement
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular risk factors