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Visceral Adiposity Index

Diabetes Care · 2010 · Vol. 33(4) · pp. 920–922

Marco Calogero Amato(University of Palermo)Carla Giordano(University of Palermo)Massimo GaliaAngela Criscimanna(University of Palermo)Salvatore VitabileMassimo MidiriAldo Galluzzo✉(University of Palermo)for the AlkaMeSy Study Group

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Abstract

Our study suggests VAI is a valuable indicator of "visceral adipose function" and insulin sensitivity, and its increase is strongly associated with cardiometabolic risk.

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Nutritional Studies and Diet Obesity, Physical Activity, DietMedicineWaistInternal medicineBody mass indexLogistic regressionMetabolic syndromeIntra-Abdominal FatDiabetes mellitusEndocrinologyInsulin resistance

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overCardiovascular DiseasesFemaleHumansCholesterol, HDLMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsTriglyceridesBody Mass IndexLogistic ModelsIntra-Abdominal FatWaist Circumference

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