Metabolic syndrome and related disorders
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October 2012
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Metab Syndr Relat Disord · Oct 2012
Independent impact of body mass index and metabolic syndrome on the risk of type 2 diabetes in Koreans.
Although obesity and metabolic syndrome have been associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), it is unclear whether obese or overweight people without metabolic syndrome are at increased risk for T2DM. ⋯ Overweight/obesity and metabolic syndrome both are significant risk factors for development of T2DM in Koreans, and overweight or obesity without metabolic syndrome should not be considered a harmless condition. The lower BMI cutoffs for Asian populations can be useful in predicting risk of T2DM in Koreans.