Sex- and Age-Specific Associations of Triglyceride-Glucose Index with Impaired Renal Function: A Cross-Sectional Study
An elevated TyG index was independently associated with RFI in older women. Owing to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, TyG index may be a useful tool for early screening of renal risk, particularly among postmenopausal women. Nonetheless, longitudinal studies are needed to confirm a causal relationship.
Authors
- Wen-Cheng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6150-8698)
- Yi‐Hsuan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1539-4455)
- Yi-Chuan Chen
- Chia-Wei Lu
Institutions
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Taipei Municipal YangMing Hospital (TW)
- Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of General Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ijgm.s542938
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.29
Funders
- Chang Gung Medical Foundation