Optimal cutoff for the evaluation of insulin resistance through triglyceride-glucose index: A cross-sectional study in a Venezuelan population [version 2; referees: 2 approved]

Background: Insulin resistance (IR) evaluation is a fundamental goal in clinical and epidemiological research. However, the most widely used methods are difficult to apply to populations with low incomes. The triglyceride-glucose index (TGI) emerges as an alternative to use in daily clinical practic...

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Main Authors: Juan Salazar, Valmore Bermúdez, María Calvo, Luis Carlos Olivar, Eliana Luzardo, Carla Navarro, Heysa Mencia, María Martínez, José Rivas-Ríos, Sandra Wilches-Durán, Marcos Cerda, Modesto Graterol, Rosemily Graterol, Carlos Garicano, Juan Hernández, Joselyn Rojas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2017-10-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/6-1337/v2