Link Between Cardiometabolic Index and Frailty in Diabetic Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Wei Yi, Jiangyi Yu
Primary Institution: Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
Hypothesis
Is there an association between cardiometabolic index (CMI) and frailty in patients with diabetes mellitus?
Conclusion
Higher levels of CMI are associated with an increased risk of frailty in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Supporting Evidence
- An increase in CMI was associated with a 12% increased risk of frailty in diabetic patients.
- Patients in the highest tertile of CMI had a significantly higher risk of frailty compared to those in the lowest tertile.
- The study included a large sample size of 2,761 diabetic patients.
Takeaway
If you have diabetes, a higher cardiometabolic index means you're more likely to be frail, so it's important to eat healthy and manage your weight.
Methodology
The study used data from the NHANES and applied weighted multivariate logistic regression to analyze the association between CMI and frailty.
Potential Biases
Potential confounding factors may not have been fully accounted for.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences, and the sample may not be generalizable to other populations.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 59.06 years, with 50.07% male participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.005
Confidence Interval
1.04–1.22
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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