Elevated TyG-BMI Index Is A Key Predictor for Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease: Study
China: Recent research has highlighted the potential of the triglyceride-glucose body mass index (TyG-BMI) as a predictive tool for chronic kidney disease (CKD), suggesting that it could play a crucial role in early identification and intervention.
The study, published in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, revealed that the TyG-BMI index is a standalone risk factor for chronic kidney disease, suggesting that evaluating this index could be instrumental in the early detection of individuals at elevated risk for CKD.
The TyG-BMI index combines two important metrics: triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) and body mass index (BMI). The TyG index is calculated using fasting triglycerides and glucose levels, reflecting insulin resistance, while BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
Chronic kidney disease is a major global public health concern, with its incidence and prevalence increasing each year. Among the primary causes of CKD are metabolic disorders. Tianhui An, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, and colleagues investigated the relationship between the emerging metabolic index triglyceride-glucose body mass index and the onset of CKD.
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