Does menopause influence the association between atherogenic index of plasma and prediabetes? A cross-sectional study in middle-aged Chinese women

This study demonstrated a positive, linear relationship between AIP and the risk of prediabetes in middle-aged women. When considered jointly, a high AIP combined with postmenopausal status identified a subgroup with the greatest associated risk. AIP shows promise as a simple, cost-effective indicator for identifying high-risk individuals, though its clinical utility requires validation in prospective studies.