Hypertension and Abdominal Obesity as Indicators of Insulin Resistance
Author Information
Author(s): Cabrera-Rode Eduardo, Loaiza-Romero Brayam Javier, Rodríguez-Acosta Janet, Cubas-Dueñas Ileana, Hernández-Rodríguez José, Díaz-Díaz Oscar
Primary Institution: Instituto de Endocrinología, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana
Hypothesis
The hypertension-abdominal obesity phenotype can be used as an indicator of dysglycaemia and insulin resistance.
Conclusion
The hypertension-abdominal obesity phenotype is a simple and useful option for identifying individuals with dysglycaemia and insulin resistance.
Supporting Evidence
- Individuals with the hypertension-abdominal obesity phenotype showed a higher proportion of impaired glucose metabolism.
- The phenotype identified individuals with prediabetes and diabetes mellitus with high sensitivity.
- The study included a large sample size of 964 adults.
- High blood pressure and abdominal obesity are significant risk factors for insulin resistance.
Takeaway
This study shows that people with high blood pressure and belly fat are more likely to have problems with their blood sugar and insulin.
Methodology
A cross-sectional descriptive study analyzing demographic, clinical, anthropometric, and laboratory variables in adults attending the Institute of Endocrinology.
Limitations
The study used a non-probabilistic sampling method as it included individuals with risk factors for diabetes who attended a research project.
Participant Demographics
The study included 964 adults, with 449 women and 515 men, predominantly over 45 years old.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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