The relationship between increased ratio of visceral-to-subcutaneous fat area and renal outcome in Chinese adult with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease

ConclusionThe V/S ratio was positively correlated with C-reactive protein and HDL-cholesterol. The higher V/S ratio was associated with higher risk for progression to ESRD, although it did not emerge as an independent predictor of DKD progression.
Source: Canadian Journal of Diabetes - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research