Diagnosed diabetes

1. High waist-to-height ratio increases diagnosed diabetes in humans (APC 1.3%, from 11.7% to 15.2%).

   “from 11.7% to 15.2% in the high WHtR (≥0.6) group (APC: 1.3%, P < 0.05)”

   Humanshigh WHtR (≥0.6)

   Trends in Diagnosed Diabetes Prevalence across Anthropometric Measurements in the United States, 2001–2023

   ADA Scientific Sessions 2025 abstract·Jun 13, 2025

1. Abdominal obesity increases diagnosed diabetes in humans (APC 1.6%, from 9.3% to 13.0%).

   “DM prevalence increased from 9.3% to 13.0% in the high WC (≥102cm for men and ≥88cm for women) group (APC: 1.6%, P < 0.05)”

   Humanshigh WC (≥102cm for men and ≥88cm for women)

   Trends in Diagnosed Diabetes Prevalence across Anthropometric Measurements in the United States, 2001–2023

   ADA Scientific Sessions 2025 abstract·Jun 13, 2025

1. Obesity increases diagnosed diabetes in humans (APC 1.1%, from 12.1% to 14.8%).

   “from 12.1% to 14.8% in those with BMI ≥30 kg/m2 (APC: 1.1%, P < 0.05)”

   HumansBMI ≥30 kg/m2

   Trends in Diagnosed Diabetes Prevalence across Anthropometric Measurements in the United States, 2001–2023

   ADA Scientific Sessions 2025 abstract·Jun 13, 2025

1. Overweight increases diagnosed diabetes in humans (APC 2.2%, from 5.7% to 7.9%).

   “the age-standardized prevalence of DM increased from 5.7% to 7.9% among those with BMI 25 - 29.9 kg/m2 (APC: 2.2%, P < 0.05)”

   HumansBMI 25 - 29.9 kg/m2

   Trends in Diagnosed Diabetes Prevalence across Anthropometric Measurements in the United States, 2001–2023

   ADA Scientific Sessions 2025 abstract·Jun 13, 2025

1. Hip circumference raises the risk of diagnosed diabetes in humans (OR per SD 1.63 (95% CI 1.48–1.80)).

   “1.63 (1.48–1.80) for hip circumference.”

   HumansMexican adults; univariable Mendelian randomization; association was null in multivariable Mendelian randomizationper SD increase in genetically predicted hip circumferenceboth; 68% womensn = 126,561

   Abdominal fat is linked to higher risk of diabetes and death

   ESC Congress 2026 abstract·Oct 26, 2026

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1. Waist circumference raises the risk of diagnosed diabetes in humans (OR per SD 3.04 (95% CI 2.69–3.44)).

   “3.04 (2.69–3.44) for waist circumference”

   HumansMexican adults; Mendelian randomizationper SD increase in genetically predicted waist circumferenceboth; 68% womensn = 126,561

   Abdominal fat is linked to higher risk of diabetes and death

   ESC Congress 2026 abstract·Oct 26, 2026

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1. Predicted fat mass percentage raises the risk of diagnosed diabetes in humans (OR per SD 2.30 (95% CI 2.04–2.61)).

   “2.30 (2.04–2.61) for FM%”

   HumansMexican adults; Mendelian randomizationper SD increase in genetically predicted fat mass percentageboth; 68% womensn = 126,561

   Abdominal fat is linked to higher risk of diabetes and death

   ESC Congress 2026 abstract·Oct 26, 2026

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1. Body mass index raises the risk of diagnosed diabetes in humans (OR per SD 2.49 (95% CI 2.24–2.75)).

   “Genetically predicted adiposity was strongly associated with diagnosed diabetes: odds ratios per SD were 2.49 (95% CI 2.24–2.75) for BMI”

   HumansMexican adults; Mendelian randomizationper SD increase in genetically predicted BMIboth; 68% womensn = 126,561

   Abdominal fat is linked to higher risk of diabetes and death

   ESC Congress 2026 abstract·Oct 26, 2026

More on Body mass index

1. Diagnosed diabetes is associated with nutrient intake in humans.

   “individuals with diagnosed diabetes had greater average intakes of protein, total fat, cholesterol, calcium, and sodium, but lower total sugar, potassium, and magnesium intakes”

   HumansCompared with individuals without diabetes2011-2020

   Trends in Nutrient Intake Among U.S. Adults by Diabetes Status: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2020

   Diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic CARE·Apr 22, 2026