Anthropometry did not approach adequate predictive accuracies for detecting elevated FPG or HbA1c levels among 7 −9 years Chinese children

ConclusionsNone of the evaluated anthropometric indicators approached an adequate predictive accuracy for the detection of elevated FPG or HbA1c levels in Shenzhen children of 7 −9 years. The current study did not recommend anthropometry screening for pre‐diabetes in young children.

Source: Journal of Diabetes Investigation - September 1, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ying ‐Bin You, Hua Zhou, Jing Han, Yan‐Hui Zhu, Ding Zan, Qing‐Ying Zhang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research