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Association Between the Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Phenotype, Prediabetes, and Diabetes Mellitus Among Adults in Puerto Rico.
Journal of immigrant and minority health - 1 Feb 2016
Díaz-Santana Mary Vanellys, Suárez Pérez Erick L, Ortiz Martínez Ana P, Guzmán Serrano Manuel, Pérez Cardona Cynthia M
Abstract excerpt
This study assessed the association of the hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTGW) phenotype with prediabetes and diabetes (DM) in a group of Hispanics. Analysis of a cross-sectional study of 858 adults residing in Puerto Rico that collected data on blood pressure, biochemical, and anthropometric measurements was performed. HTGW phenotype was defined as elevated triglycerides and elevated waist circumference....
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