Scientific Reports
Blood sugar and fat index linked to 283 diseases
Among 361,175 UK Biobank participants followed for a median 13.5 years, higher index values were linked to 283 of 1,127 diseases tested.Among 361,175 UK Biobank participants followed for a median 13.5 years, higher index values were linked to 283 of 1,127 diseases tested.
Cohort · 361,175 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied361,175 UK Biobank participants, median 13.5 years
What changedHigher blood sugar and triglyceride index values were linked to higher risk of 283 diseases
The catchParticipants’ underlying health could influence both index values and later disease