Triglycerides (TG,) serum, elevated -> Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, lifetime risk
Overview
An elevated serum triglyceride level is part of the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome. Being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome is a strong predictor of future diabetes risk.References (evidence level: 1a - 2+ higher level studies)
- D'Agostino RB, Hamman RF, Karter AJ, et al. Cardiovascular disease risk factors predict the development of type 2 diabetes: the insulin resistance atherosclerosis study. Diabetes Care. 2005 Feb;27(9)2234-40.
- D'Agostino RB, Hamman RF, Karter AJ, et al. Cardiovascular disease risk factors predict the development of type 2 diabetes: the insulin resistance atherosclerosis study. Diabetes Care. 2005 Feb;27(9)2234-40.
- Lorenzo C, Okoloise M, Williams K, et al. The metabolic syndrome as predictor of type 2 diabetes: the San Antonio heart study. Diabetes Care. 2004 Jun;26(11)3153-9.
- Lorenzo C, Okoloise M, Williams K, et al. The metabolic syndrome as predictor of type 2 diabetes: the San Antonio heart study. Diabetes Care. 2004 Jun;26(11)3153-9.
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