The Visceral-Fat-Area-to-Hip-Circumference Ratio as a Predictor for Insulin Resistance in a Chinese Population with Type 2 Diabetes

The Visceral-Fat-Area-to-Hip-Circumference Ratio as a Predictor for Insulin Resistance in a Chinese Population with Type 2 Diabetes

Introduction: Adipose tissue deposited on the viscera is the main culprit in the development of insulin resistance (IR) and cardiometabolic diseases, whereas subcutaneous adipose tissue may have a protective role. This study aimed to propose a new predictive index – the visceral-fat area (VFA)-to-hi...

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Main Authors: Shi Zhang, Ya-Ping Huang, Jing Li, Wen-Hong Wang, Min-Ying Zhang, Xin-Cheng Wang, Jing-Na Lin, Chun-Jun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2022-06-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
hip circumference
insulin resistance
visceral-fat area
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/525545

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