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Correlation of Body Mass Index and Waist/Hip Ratio with Glycated Hemoglobin in Prediabetes.

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: ) of any age along with person having one or more additional risk factors like physical inactivity, first degree relative with DM, high risk race/ethnicity, hypertension etc. OBJECTIVES: ) levels with body mass index (BMI) and waist hip ratio (WHR) in prediabetic patients. MATERIALS & METHODS: levels. RESULTS: . CONCLUSION: Obesity is a risk factor for glycation of hemoglobin & hence, it is an effective measure for prevention of prediabetes and diabetes.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Manju Bala, Meenakshi, Sameer Aggarwal

Institutions: Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Lady Hardinge Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2991411334

FWCI: 1.581

Cites: 17

Cited by: 22

Related to: 10