Triglyceride glucose-body mass index and the risk of diabetes: a general population-based cohort study

Abstract Background Triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) has been proven to be a reliable substitute for insulin resistance. However, whether a causal association exists between TyG-BMI and new-onset diabetes remains uncertain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the causal associ...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyu Wang, Jingdong Liu, Zongyou Cheng, Yanjia Zhong, Xiaohua Chen, Wei Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-021-01532-7