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Published on: November 6, 2017
[Research advances on the association between the triglyceride-glucose index and its derivative indicators and
Y R Peng1, R Y Tian1, W Z Kong1
1Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Abstract:
The prevalence of dementia is increasing globally, and currently there is no effective treatment that can cure it. Therefore, it is particularly crucial to identify and prevent the occurrence of cognitive decline and dementia at an early stage. Insulin resistance (IR) is closely associated with cognitive decline, and the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a simple, sensitive indicator of IR, with great significance for predicting the occurrence, progression, and prognosis of dementia-related diseases. The TyG index combined with obesity indicators such as BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and waist-to-height ratio may provide a stronger predictive effect than a single indicator alone. This article will introduce the TyG index and its combined obesity indicators, and summarize research progress on the association between these indicators and dementia and its subtypes, to provide scientific evidence for the identification and prevention of dementia risk.
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