The potential for a two-stage diabetes risk algorithm combining non-laboratory-based scores with subsequent routine non-fasting blood tests: results from prospective studies in older men and women.

AIM: To develop strategies based on simple clinical assessment and blood markers to identify older individuals at high risk for Type 2 diabetes. METHODS: A prospective study of non-diabetic men (n = 3523) and women (n = 3404) aged 60-79 years followed for 7 years, during which there were 297 inciden...

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Main Authors: Wannamethee, S, Papacosta, O, Whincup, P, Thomas, M, Carson, C, Lawlor, D, Ebrahim, S, Sattar, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011