Abstract
We evaluate the merits of routine waist circumference measurements for screening of impaired fasting glucose (IFG). Waist circumference and body mass index showed a strong association with the risk of IFG. The present data indicate the need for routine anthropometric measurements in clinical practice screening for IFG.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Body Mass Index
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Body Weight
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Cost of Illness
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Counseling
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / economics
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / rehabilitation
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Glucose Intolerance / epidemiology*
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Humans
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Life Style
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Mass Screening / methods
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Middle Aged
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Obesity / epidemiology
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Overweight / epidemiology
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Spain / epidemiology
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Waist Circumference*