Kowall B
Germany
Research Article
Hematological Parameters and Prediabetes and Diabetes in Adults from the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Meisinger C, Rückert IM, Stöckl D, Thorand B, Peters A, Kowall B and Rathmann WMeisinger C, Rückert IM, Stöckl D, Thorand B, Peters A, Kowall B and Rathmann W
Objective: We examined a possible association between hematological parameters and prediabetes (isolated impaired fasting glucose, isolated impaired glucose tolerance, and combined impaired fasting glucose/impaired glucose tolerance) as well as newly diagnosed and known diabetes in 32-81year old men and women from the general population.
Methods: This cross-sectional analysis was based on 2,963 participants of the Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg F4 Study conducted in 2006-2008 in Southern Germany. Hematological parameters were determined using impedance measurements.
Results: In multivariable multinomial regression analysis hemoglobin levels were significantly associated with isolated impaired glucose tolerance and combined impaired fasting glucose/impaired glucose tolerance compared to persons with normal glucose tolerance (Odds Ratio per sta.. View More»
