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Optimal body mass index cut-off points for prediction of incident diabetes in a Chinese population.

Hao MaXiaoyan WuXiaoyu GuoJianjun YangXiaohui MaMengfan LvYing Li
Published in: Journal of diabetes (2018)
The results suggest that the performance of BMI in predicting T2DM risk was best in subjects of younger age and decreased with age. Age- and sex-specific BMI cut-off points should be considered for T2DM risk stratification in the Chinese population.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • cardiovascular disease
  • weight gain
  • type diabetes
  • glycemic control
  • adipose tissue
  • metabolic syndrome
  • insulin resistance