Direct and Indirect Effects of Serum Uric Acid on Blood Sugar Levels in Patients with Prediabetes: A Mediation Analysis

Purpose. To estimate both direct and indirect effects (through obesity) of serum uric acid (SUA) on blood sugar in prediabetes patients. Methods. Prediabetes patients who came to the outpatient clinic of the Department of Family Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, were included in this cross-sectional s...

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Main Authors: Thunyarat Anothaisintawee, Dumrongrat Lertrattananon, Sangsulee Thamakaison, Sirimon Reutrakul, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, Ammarin Thakkinstian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6830671