Non-linear association between metabolic score for insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus in normal-weight middle-aged and older Chinese adults: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Among normal-weight middle-aged and older Chinese adults, METS-IR exhibits a positive, non-linear relationship with DM risk. Maintaining a lower METS-IR may help prevent the development of DM.
Authors
- Qingxian Cai
- Zhimao Cai
- Hualang Cai
Institutions
- Shenzhen University Health Science Center (CN)
- Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (CN)
- Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1717792
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Key Research and Development Program of China