Hormonal
The TyG-BMI index (Triglyceride Glucose index multiplied by Body Mass Index) is a superior predictor of insulin resistance compared to TyG index alone, TyG-WC, and TyG-WHtR in Korean adults.
If you are concerned about insulin resistance, ask your doctor for a fasting glucose and triglyceride test. You can calculate the TyG-BMI index yourself using your BMI. This combined metric is a highly accurate, low-cost way to screen for metabolic risk without needing complex or invasive procedures like a glucose clamp.
In conclusion, TyG-BMI was found to be superior to other parameters for IR prediction. We propose TyG-BMI as an alternative marker for assessing IR in clinical settings.
Why this rating
Large cross-sectional sample (n=11,149) with rigorous statistical adjustment, but limited by cross-sectional design preventing causal inference.
Source
Comparison of triglyceride glucose index, and related parameters to predict insulin resistance in Korean adults: An analysis of the 2007-2010 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Jinsook Lim et al. · PLoS ONE · 2019
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0212963
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