Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) Index: A surrogate biomarker of insulin resistance
The predictability of triglyceride glucose index (TyG index) as a biomarker for identification of insulin resistance (IR) is being extensively studied in various ethnic populations. TyG index could be a beneficial tool for identification of IR and populations at high risk for developing diabetes in...
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| Published in: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 72; no. 5; pp. 986 - 988 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
01-05-2022
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| Summary: | The predictability of triglyceride glucose index (TyG index) as a biomarker for identification of insulin resistance (IR) is being extensively studied in various ethnic populations. TyG index could be a beneficial tool for identification of IR and populations at high risk for developing diabetes in future. However, more studies are required to standardize optimal cut-off values in different ethnicities and populations. The present review describes existing literature, and identifies merits and demerits of TyG index as a surrogate marker for IR.
Keywords: Triglyceride Glucose Index, Insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1 |
| ISSN: | 0030-9982 |
| DOI: | 10.47391/JPMA.22-63 |