Predicting glucose intolerance with normal fasting plasma glucose by the components of the metabolic syndrome

<b>Background: </b> Surprisingly, it is estimated that about half of type 2 diabetics remain undetected. The possible causes may be partly attributable to people with normal fasting plasma glucose (FPG) but abnormal postprandial hyperglycemia. We attempted to develop an effective predict...

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Main Authors: Pei Dee, Lin Jiunn-Diann, Wu Du-An, Hsieh Chang-Hsun, Hung Yi-Jen, Kuo Shi-Wen, Kuo Ko-Lin, Wu Chung-Ze, Li Jer-Chuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2007-01-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2007;volume=27;issue=5;spage=339;epage=346;aulast=Pei