Liver iron concentration is an independent risk factor for the prediabetic state in β-thalassemia patients

ConclusionBased on the findings, HOMA-IR and QUICKI can be applied as useful glycemic metabolism indices for predicting prediabetic and normoglycemic states among β-TM patients. Also, LIC was an independent risk factor for the prediabetic state.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research