Ricardo Pérez-Fuentes
Laboratory of Pathophysiology of Chronic Diseases, Biomedical Research Centre Eastern/Mexican Institute of Social Security,
Mexico
Research Article
Identification of Anthropometric Indices That Best Correlate With Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Resistance from Subjects from Central Mexico
Author(s): Leonardo M Porchia, M Elba Gonzalez-Mejia, Enrique Torres-Rasgado, Guadalupe Ruiz-Vivanco, Blanca G Báez-Duarte, Patricia Pulido-Pérez and Ricardo Pérez-FuentesLeonardo M Porchia, M Elba Gonzalez-Mejia, Enrique Torres-Rasgado, Guadalupe Ruiz-Vivanco, Blanca G Báez-Duarte, Patricia Pulido-Pérez and Ricardo Pérez-Fuentes
Background: Insulin Sensitivity (IS) and Insulin Resistance (IR) mark the development of Type 2 Diabetes. Many reports have demonstrated that anthropometric indices can detect IS and IR, however ethnic variations can influence the optimal cutoff value. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the optimal cutoff value for Waist Circumference (WC), Body-Mass Index (BMI), Waist-To-Hip Ratio (WHR), Waist-To-Height Ratio (WHtR), and percent Body Fat (BF %) to determine IS and IR from subjects from central Mexico.
Methods: WC, BMI, WHR, WHtR, BF%, fasting plasma glucose, and insulin were determined in 569 subjects (male=286 & females=283; ages: 18-84). IR and IS were determined by the Homeostatic Model Assessment online calculator and Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index, respectively. The area under the Receiver Operating Charac.. View More»
